Western Digital: Strategic Sourcing Manager — Singapore, Singapore

About Western Digital

Western Digital develops and manufactures data-storage technology for data centres, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. Its employer introduction connects this work with the need to retain, manage and access information generated by digital systems and AI applications. The business brings engineering and manufacturing together around the physical systems behind data storage. Its described purpose is to make growing volumes of information available over time, supporting the infrastructure on which other digital services depend.

The position and its setting

Western Digital lists Strategic Sourcing Manager in Singapore, Singapore, under reference REF34822D. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Business Function: Strategic Sourcing
• Brands: Western Digital
• Work Location: Singapore Office

Responsibilities and work described

• The Strategic Sourcing Manager shapes the company’s global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership, and cost management
• This role develops category strategies, secures contracts, and unlocks supplier-enabled innovation to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk
• Development: and maintain (optimize) global commodity strategies and 3~5 years sourcing roadmaps
• Leadership: supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs
• Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans
• Delivery: cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets
• Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance
• Collaboration: with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost
• Regularly develop and update the critical materials’ market intelligence reports through AI tools analysis

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills
• Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics
• Project Management (regular RFQ/competitive Bidding)
• Supplier relationship management at executive level
• Cross-functional leadership and influence
• Financial acumen
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• At least 7+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management
• Experience: supplier negotiations and global strategies

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• MBA or advanced degree
• CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification
• Global, multi-site procurement experience
• Work Location: Singapore, Malaysia or Taiwan

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Singapore, Singapore

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Strategic Sourcing Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34822D; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Western Digital

Applications follow the official employer page linked below. The source includes these application-specific points:

Open the official Western Digital posting below and match the title and reference REF34822D.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Singapore, Singapore position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

• Accommodation requests: [email protected]
• Employer states that applications and employment offers do not require payment

Practical preparation: AI

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• AI
• compliance
• project management
• commercial negotiations
• financial analysis
• procurement
• supply chain