Western Digital
Senior Supply Chain Account Manager, Semiconductors
Western Digital, San Jose, California, United States, 95112
Senior Supply Chain Account Manager, Semiconductors
The Senior Supply Chain Account Manager will play a pivotal role in managing key supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across specific commodity categories. This is a principal level individual contributor role focused specifically on semiconductor commodities, reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction strategies, and commodity market analysis. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, maintain supply continuity, and enhance supplier performance. Leadership responsibilities include developing a contracting Center-of-Excellence accountable for driving continuous improvement in contracting and negotiation skills throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: Commodity Strategy Development:
Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective materials. Supplier Management:
Manages strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, while driving value through strategic sourcing decisions. Aligns philosophical business partnership and working model across executive leadership at both companies. Evaluates supplier performance, resolves issues, and drives improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Negotiation and Contracting:
Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs). Develop and manage contracts to meet company objectives. Manages compliance to contracting terms and proactively develops and manages contracting metrics. Cost Optimization:
Drive cost-saving initiatives within the commodity group. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. Market Analysis:
Monitor commodity market trends and dynamics. Provide insights on pricing trends, potential supply risks, and opportunities for alternative sourcing. Collaboration:
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align commodity sourcing with production needs and timelines. Risk Mitigation:
Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. Performance Reporting:
Track key supplier and commodity performance metrics, including delivery lead times, quality metrics, and cost savings, and report on progress to senior leadership. Supplier Development:
Work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and production schedules. Qualifications: Professional A minimum bachelor's degree in engineering + master's degree in business administration with 10+ years of relevant experience in Contract/Supplier Management. Direct experience in semiconductor industry Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and market intelligence analysis Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations Strong legal acumen Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations Ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional organization through executive presence, stakeholder management, communication and influence Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering). Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma. Experience in designing and implementing supplier development or training programs, particularly around contracting and negotiation. Experience in designing and implementing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations
The Senior Supply Chain Account Manager will play a pivotal role in managing key supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across specific commodity categories. This is a principal level individual contributor role focused specifically on semiconductor commodities, reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction strategies, and commodity market analysis. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, maintain supply continuity, and enhance supplier performance. Leadership responsibilities include developing a contracting Center-of-Excellence accountable for driving continuous improvement in contracting and negotiation skills throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: Commodity Strategy Development:
Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective materials. Supplier Management:
Manages strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, while driving value through strategic sourcing decisions. Aligns philosophical business partnership and working model across executive leadership at both companies. Evaluates supplier performance, resolves issues, and drives improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Negotiation and Contracting:
Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs). Develop and manage contracts to meet company objectives. Manages compliance to contracting terms and proactively develops and manages contracting metrics. Cost Optimization:
Drive cost-saving initiatives within the commodity group. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. Market Analysis:
Monitor commodity market trends and dynamics. Provide insights on pricing trends, potential supply risks, and opportunities for alternative sourcing. Collaboration:
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align commodity sourcing with production needs and timelines. Risk Mitigation:
Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. Performance Reporting:
Track key supplier and commodity performance metrics, including delivery lead times, quality metrics, and cost savings, and report on progress to senior leadership. Supplier Development:
Work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and production schedules. Qualifications: Professional A minimum bachelor's degree in engineering + master's degree in business administration with 10+ years of relevant experience in Contract/Supplier Management. Direct experience in semiconductor industry Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and market intelligence analysis Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations Strong legal acumen Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations Ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional organization through executive presence, stakeholder management, communication and influence Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering). Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma. Experience in designing and implementing supplier development or training programs, particularly around contracting and negotiation. Experience in designing and implementing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations