Senior Buyer, Procurement

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

**Job Description**:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Major Job related to the activities of Material Planning and purchasing of Contract Manufacture management
- Analysis worldwide sites Material Plan & CSF, publish forecast to CM, follow CM to run MRP, release PR/PO/ vendor forecast, Maintain DSI and full kits commitment, review quarterly supply visibility.
- Review factory loading plan, material long-term supply, and potential shortage; Drive CM and their suppliers for PO rescheduling in & out.
- Work with central planning/operation to analyze demand change trends. Balance loading/supply in CM and captive sites, deplete potential excess, and solve shortage; drive strategy SS in SKU and Component level to mitigate supply risk.
- Work with the Global Commodity team on sourcing allocation, second source qualification, suppliers’ localization; supply program (ie: VMI & JIT).
- Collaborate with R&D, PE, QA, GCM, WH, and Operation to special control quality issue materials.
- Manage component inventory targets (WOO/WOI/WOS). Control CM‘s safety stock at optimum level.
- General monthly excess report/ Quarterly CM liability reports. Dispose of CM‘s excess stock & OPO, slow-moving inventory, and expired / aging materials.
- Activities of material readiness in the NPI/LVM stage. Risk buys, PO commitment, new material qualification, BOM, build matrix to execute New Product launch in CM sites.
- System and process enhancement.
- CM’s cost control on PPV, excess liability.
- CM’s performance and improvement evaluation.

**Qualifications**:
**REQUIRED**:

- Bachelor’s degree or above in a related field.
- Over 5 years of working experience in the Semiconductor or Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry; Familiar with SMT and Final Assembly production input process.
- Professional Specialty in demand & forecast analysis, Material Planning, inventory control, supply commitment, order fulfillment, production build plan, system improvement, ODM or Contract Manufactures management.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, i2, Oracle), facility in using purchasing, planning, logistics, and customs clearance systems.

**PREFERRED**:

- Ability to prepare purchasing-related reporting and data representation functions
- Prompt execution with a great sense of urgency and accountability

**SKILLS**:

- Fluent in writing and speaking English.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Excel Macro, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead meetings with the internal team, CM sites, suppliers, and drive program closure.
- Prompt execution with a great sense of urgency and accountability.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
- Creative thinker that efficiently completes responsibilities.
- Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, and result oriented.
- Multiple tasks management capabilities and priority decisions.
- Good in system thinking sense and solution development.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.