Western Digital
Computer Hardware
SeniorStrategicSourcingManager–EngineeringSoftware,IP&R&DServices
“Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – Engineering Software, IP & R&D Services at Western Digital. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Engineering Software Sourcing, IP Licensing, R&D Services Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation. Perform Sourcing and contracts related activities for R&D and Engineering teams. Ensure that business owners are supported in a fast-paced, tight deadlines environment”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital; Drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality, deliverables and cycle-time; Achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 or more years of related experience, Superior negotiation skills, Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment, Self-motivated and self-directed, Demonstrated ability to work well with people, Proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team, Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, Timely and cost effective acquisition of products (EDA SW, IP Licensing), services and equipment (HW Emulation, Prototyping), Contract compliance, Focal point for all the relevant Engineering and R&D organizations in USA, Develop collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories, Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review & clarification, contract knowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution, Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments, Act as procurement subject matter expert in Engineering SW/HW and Services with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, category management and supplier management, Develop partnerships with procurement operations, accounts payable, and legal teams
Nice to Have
Software/IP licensing (engineering EDA SW preference for ASIC/FPGA development) and Engineering Development Services
What You'll Do.
Perform Sourcing and contracts related activities for R&D and Engineering teams
Ensure that business owners are supported in a fast-paced
tight deadlines environment
Provide excellent strategic sourcing support to business partners
Drive improvements in key metrics such as cost
deliverables and cycle-time
Drive process-improvements
Provide feedback to management on market conditions
supplier relationships
and quality and customer service issues
Manage supplier relationships
Perform should cost analysis for major services and spend areas
Implement cost reduction initiatives
Lead and support implementation of best-in-class practices and continuous improvement of systems and processes
Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products
services and equipment
Develop collaborative relationships with internal clients
Complete day-to-day activities including specification clarification
source/supplier identification
review & clarification
supplier performance management
supplier/customer conflict resolution
Drive improvements in key metrics (cost
Provide feedback to management on market conditions
supply and equipment standardization
Assist with projects and perform other related duties
Review and analyze purchase requisitions
Coordinate purchasing activities with relevant departments within Procurement and cross functionally to process purchase requisitions
purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
and support Engineering sourcing activities for services
SW licensing and HW including preparing RFx
managing the process and analyzing competitive bids
internal requirements
and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals
redline and negotiate commercial contracts
Act as procurement subject matter expert in Engineering SW/HW and Services with the business
Develop partnerships with procurement operations
coordinate and support special projects as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work well with people; Work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team; Develop collaborative relationships with internal clients; Develop partnerships with procurement operations, accounts payable, and legal teams; Coordinate purchasing activities with relevant departments within Procurement and cross functionally
Communication Scope
Excellent communication (written and verbal); Excellent interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Assist with projects, Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed
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