Strategic Sourcing Manager - Facilities and Construction

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing

This role is for an experienced Facilities and Construction Category Manager to be based at Western Digital Penang site.

Develop Facilities and Construction category strategies for local operations aligned with global category management strategies, including Sustainability related sourcing initiatives.

Partner with business stakeholders to identify and qualify capable suppliers; initiate and manage Requests for Proposals and Quotations (RFPs/RFQs); provide guidance on contract terms and conditions

Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection processes, applying rigorous scoring criteria to evaluate proposals in accordance with company policies

Negotiate Procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders, balancing business objectives, legal requirements, and cost considerations

Analyze proposals for Facilities services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functions

Conduct total cost analysis, support ROI assessments, perform price and rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize Western Digital's purchasing leverage

Provide contract management expertise for the category across business units

Evaluate stakeholders requests and validate competitive market conditions

Category Management

Develop, refine, and implement category strategies and tactics that optimize procurement value for Facilities and Construction services

Establish subject matter expertise on Facilities and Construction services procurement, including industry trends, benchmarking data, and best practices

Lead cross-functional meetings with business partners and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed on procurement processes, supplier strategies, and policies

Supplier Management

Manage supplier relationships with emphasis on supply risk, contract risk, and cost management

Resolve supplier issues and mediate customer-supplier contract disputes as needed

Conduct supplier performance reviews with vendors to assess performance and drive mutually agreed improvement initiatives

Support reporting requirements, including supplier scorecards and performance analytics

Contract Management

Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize contract and sourcing lifecycle management and systems

Ensure negotiated pricing and deliverables are accurately reflected in contracts; coordinate proposal comparisons and final contract terms

Manage contract execution, retention, and renewal through electronic signature processes

Provide timely updates, support quarterly management reporting, and address issues promptly

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor/Masters degree required with 7+ years of experience in Facilities and Construction services strategic sourcing or related categories.

Degree in Business or Engineering preferred

Other professional certifications like PMP, CPSM, CPCM will be desired.

Specific Knowledge

Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating Facilities and Construction services contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and law and risk management.

Experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract execution will be an added advantage.

Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required

Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Oracle and other supply chain tools)

Supplier Management (supplier report card) and KPI management

Solid stakeholder management, especially in multinational company and willingness to support global initiatives as may be required.

Communication Skills:

Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form

Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required

Ability to present to all level of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics

Additional Information

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