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Director Strategic Sourcing, Semiconductor Capital Equipment (San Jose)
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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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
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The Director of capital equipment is a dynamic and results-driven leader who will direct, develop and implement the necessary functional and process competencies to plan, source, purchase and deliver world-class product. Key activities for this position include, developing category strategies, risk mitigation, market analysis, RFx development, negotiation planning, competitive price and cost analysis, financial analysis, contract development and supplier management. We are looking for a passionate, driven, visionary leader with a track-record of performance.
The Capital Equipment Strategic Sourcing Director will work with the various equipment and Eng. teams within R&D and Manufacturing that support Wafer fabs, Media Development, Materials and Development Labs, NPI, Reseach and capital services to develop new sourcing strategies. The Capital Procurement organization is responsible for assessing, sourcing, and managing WD capital equipment suppliers, supporting WD’s technology and operational track globally.
The incumbent requires to develop and maintain strong collaborative and cooperative working relationships with team members across different functions and at different levels within the organization. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, attention to detail and a desire to lead high-performance team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages complex sourcing initiatives, leads cross-functional teams and ensures teams understand supply market dynamics and develop innovative supply solutions.
- Manage WD’s growing supply base by implementing Commodity Strategies and drive continuous supplier improvement through development of scorecard and KPI expectations.
- Influencing the supplier (or suppliers) in investments that meet WD future requirements.
- Accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management including all technical, commercial, delivery and quality.
- Develops and support the overall vision, strategy and execution plan for the global CAPEX Sourcing function. Achieving deeper alignment with stakeholders to pursue business strategies in innovation, agility and supply reliability.
- Negotiate and execute master supply contracts and other critical agreements.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage our partners’ capability to grow business.
- Lead and manage the category strategy definition and planning across a portfolio of categories grounded in rigorous data analysis.
- Lead rapid de-risk of raw material and equipment supply base and develop appropriate strategies to ensure successful launch of NEW products.
- Supply Risk Management, understanding supply base risks and taking preventative actions in the supplier network and contract designs
- Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships at the executive level.
- Work in partnership with the various engineering teams to develop an approved and qualified global supply base, develop strategic partnerships that address our needs and, on an ongoing basis, continuously improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.
- Prioritize sourcing efforts, develop baseline spend and manages sequential sourcing waves.
- Responsible for conducting spend analysis, analyzing supply markets, identifying sourcing value levers, supplier segmentation and executing competitive RFx and leading supplier negotiations.
- Builds strong relationships with Executive Team and key stakeholders across the business to agree on business goals and key requirements and remove obstacles for sourcing teams.
- Ensures integrity of savings tracking and reporting efforts and works with Finance team to ensure negotiated savings are realized.
- Establishes leading supplier management practices, building policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance and ensuring new value is created year over year.
- Promote a culture of inclusiveness, teamwork and collaboration that allows the company culture to thrive and prosper throughout the organization.
- Continuously work toward building a high-performance Sourcing team.
Required:
- B.S./B.A. degree required (in relevant area such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or similar discipline)
- MBA and other relevant degree /certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) highly desirable
- An empathetic thought leader who can help shape our supplier/partner organization for our ambitious growth plans in the years to come.
- Organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong listening, analytic and organizational skills.
- Team player with positive attitude.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive conflict resolution.
- Results Driven.
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here .
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.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 09-16-2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
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About Range Energy
Range Energy (Range) is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Ranges powered trailers can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions.
At Range, we are a community of makers, doers, and creators. Our ultimate mission is to make towing cleaner, safer, and more efficient. In order to achieve that, we must be obsessed with simplifying complexity. The dedication we have for the innovative work were doing each day is driven by empathy for our customers. We celebrate creativity, tolerate risk, and believe in the unique advantages of speed to market.Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with a breadth of EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. Weve got deep experience rapidly making revolutionary vehicles - and their enabling technologies - a reality at scale. Our company is backed by leading investors including UP Partners, R7, Yamaha Motor Ventures, and more. Join us.
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As a Strategic Sourcing Manager you will play a crucial role in the company by overseeing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize costs, improve supplier relationships, and ensure the timely availability of high-quality materials and services. The Strategic Sourcing Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, negotiates contracts, and evaluates supplier performance to drive operational efficiency and support our company's growth.
Range Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Inside the Role- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and assess market trends, ensuring the selection of optimal suppliers.
- Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and service levels.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the medium-term (3-5 years) business and technology roadmap to support hardware development program
- Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and cost targets. Implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvements within the supply chain, driving operational efficiency.
- Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships (milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, cost control, etc.)
- Provide regular reports and analysis on sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior management
- At least 5 years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment
- Bachelors degree
- Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics
- Demonstrated ability lead and work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
- Deep experience in complex project management
- Uncanny ability to execute
- Advanced (Master's, Doctorate, etc.) degree in business, operations, supply chain, or other related field
- Experience in the electric vehicle industry
- Experience with automotive component supply chain
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Comfortable with occasional bending, kneeling, and climbing as required for infrastructure maintenance. Ability to sustain extended periods of sitting and computer usage
- Travel Requirements: Minimal, primarily for supplier visits or industry events
Range Energys compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $140,000 - $170,000 USD annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.
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#J-18808-LjbffrStrategic Sourcing Manager
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We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager supporting our Indirect spend. You will negotiate contracts, analyze commercial terms, and improve pricing across an assigned category of indirect spend including Contingent Workforce, such as Technical Services and Business Services for our Engineering and Deployments team. You will develop category strategies and use market intelligence to develop alternative sources. You are someone who is comfortable working while taking full ownership of your domain.
In addition to the procurement, and vendor management responsibilities, you will contribute to the of the procurement function. This includes creating and refining processes and templates that can be applied across all vendors and categories worldwide.
You will work onsite at our San Jose office, and report to our Indirect Procurement Manager.
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop important team member relationships to create strategic sourcing models for professional services that improve the value of necessary goods and services
- Implement cost-effective procurement practices, optimizing supplier performance and competitive pricing
- Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid documents and evaluate proposals, and administer the evaluation process
- Craft negotiation strategies and accomplish favorable terms and conditions
- Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
- Contribute input toward the creation and implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance, development and management (e.g., establishing quarterly and annual goals, conducting quarterly business reviews, formal scorecard measures)
- Report out on Goals within your category that support our goals
- Maintain relationships with suppliers to lead collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Analyze market trends, perform benchmarking and use industry knowledge to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with partners, such as operations, finance, and engineering, to define Service level agreements and goals for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of our results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related field
- 5+ years experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement
- Experience procuring professional services
- Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions with incomplete information
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with important partners across diverse teams
- Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, and Smartsheet
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$97,000-$21,500 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a 75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply !
Director, Strategic Sourcing
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Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.
The person in this role will be responsible for supplier identification and selection for direct materials to support new and existing products in support of scale up, cost reduction, quality improvement, risk reduction. They will also be expected to identify & resolve supply issues that could impact new product timelines or production builds. Must possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to deal with multiple priorities and timelines, while maintaining a strong sense of composure at all times.
What Your Day-To-Day Will Involve:Supplier identification and selection for all commodities required to manufacture Procept products. This includes metals, plastics, PCBAs, cables, and various electronic components.
Negotiate Product Development Agreements and Supply Agreements with suppliers with a goal to secure Precept's interests in quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and performance.
Establish framework for supply chain risk management (Tier 1 and sub-tier) and drive projects to reduce supply continuity risk
Support Bill of Materials (BOM) cost reduction targets through competitive sourcing techniques
Develop 'should-cost' models as part of developing cost reduction strategies and in support of negotiations with suppliers.
Lead resolution of issues related to delivery, supplier performance, quality, or cost.
Represent Supply Chain at new product/project core team meetings and project phase-exit reviews
Lead or participate in the continuous improvement of business processes and tools.
Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics EHS Policy
Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance
The Qualifications We Need You To PossessBS degree preferred or equivalent work experience
15+ years of working experience working in direct materials for new and existing products
Experience with and a functional understanding of the manufacturing processes utilized by the suppliers of mechanical components (precision machining, sheet metal, plastic injection molding and other plastics processes) or contract manufacturing, OEM or electro-mechanical components (motors / sensors), or electronic components (PCA/PCBA/Optics)
Experienced with supplier negotiations and contract development
Experience with make vs. buy decisions & ROI analysis
High analytics capability and experience
Excellent communication skills including verbal, email and presentations
Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus.
Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness
Ability to proactively follow-up on areas of responsibility in a timely manner.
Experience working with engineers and manufacturing personnel for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products
Ability to enjoy and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems. Strong MS-Excel skills.
Read and have a basic understanding of engineering drawings.
Basic understanding of data visualization tools (similar to Tableau, Power BI etc.,) is a plus
Knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) and cost levers.
Build, coach and manage a high-performance team with a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance.
Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality and EH&S policies.
Perform other job duties as assigned
The Qualifications We Would Like You To PossessAPICS Certified
QAD ERP Experience
Be willing to work in the office
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises employees in Logistics and Warehouse Operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
$198,000 - $68,000 a year
Compensation also includes a 25% annual bonus and RSUs at offer!
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For this role, the anticipated base pay range is 198,000-268,000 per year. Plus, eligibility for a 25% annual bonus and equity/RSUs
Understanding PROCEPT's Culture
At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.
And this doesn't happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept's history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.
An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won't just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT!
PROCEPT's health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) provided pay range This range is provided by Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $40.00/hr - $0.00/hr Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a Contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in San Jose, CA . Responsibilities : Lead sourcing projects, liaise with internal teams and suppliers, build strong relationships with senior partners, seek value-creating opportunities, oversee contract obligations, demonstrate expertise in market trends, develop and coordinate RFx activity, liaise with Legal for risk mitigation, report progress weekly, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the strategic direction of sourcing/procurement initiatives. Required Skills : 2-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement in indirect services Deep market knowledge of contracting trends Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles, excellent emotional intelligence, growth mentality Mastery of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis High attention to detail, exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to synthesize and present complex matters, willingness to train and educate users, and effective workload management A bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or similar (preference: MBA or JD). Additional certification on supply chain or procurement space is a plus. SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) by 2x Get notified about new Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in San Jose, CA . Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing Menlo Park, CA 137,000.00- 195,000.00 2 weeks ago Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Workplace Services Strategic Sourcing Manager - Custom Silicon Sunnyvale, CA 116,000.00- 170,000.00 1 day ago Strategic Sourcing Manager - Custom Mechanicals Sunnyvale, CA 92,000.00- 137,000.00 2 weeks ago Palo Alto, CA 145,000.00- 222,000.00 2 weeks ago Strategic Sourcing Manager, Custom Mechanicals Sunnyvale, CA 116,000.00- 170,000.00 2 weeks ago Strategic Sourcing Manager, US Manufacturing Palo Alto, CA 196,000.00- 208,000.00 2 weeks ago Sunnyvale, CA 102,000.00- 157,000.00 1 week ago Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub Category Lead Palo Alto, CA 145,000.00- 222,000.00 1 month ago Technical Sourcing Manager, Advanced Thermal Technologies Fremont, CA 204,000.00- 281,000.00 1 week ago Palo Alto, CA 196,000.00- 208,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA 180,600.00- 244,400.00 1 day ago San Jose, CA 130,000.00- 180,000.00 2 days ago Fremont, CA 120,000.00- 150,000.00 3 weeks ago Pleasanton, CA 102,700.00- 143,800.00 6 days ago Milpitas, CA 126,400.00- 214,900.00 5 days ago San Jose, CA 153,600.00- 175,000.00 1 week ago Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Powertrain San Jose, CA 153,600.00- 170,000.00 1 week ago Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Enterprise Hardware & Software Pleasanton, CA 113,600.00- 208,800.00 3 days ago Senior Commodity Manager - Advanced Technology Sourcing Sunnyvale, CA 168,800.00- 242,650.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electrical
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Join to apply for the Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Wing Join to apply for the Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Wing Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About The Role Wing is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Direct Sourcing team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA . This position seeks highly motivated individuals who enjoy working in a highly dynamic team environment. The successful candidate is able to demonstrate the ability to research, source, and build strong supplier partnerships for the direct hardware that goes into Wing’s delivery drones. We’re looking for people who are driven to create robust and dynamic supply chains in a fast paced environment for future scalability and growth. What You’ll Do Engage and own relationships with Wing external partners managing both current and future drone manufacturing and design Create optimal supply chains for electrical and mechanical parts by identifying and evaluating industry leaders Negotiate contracts (terms and pricing) with supplier. Lead cross functional teams in decision making for cost, capacity, quality, and design efficiency What You’ll Need 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and Direct Sourcing Experience sourcing electrical and mechanical parts through full product lifecycle (prototype through end of life) Experience scaling hardware in a mass production setting with a strong understanding of material planning and large scale manufacturing Analytical/negotiation skills with the ability to toggle between strategic and detail oriented thinking Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills with attention to detail. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to influence across multiple functional teams and present to executive level teams Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process. Salary $142,000—$20,000 USD Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form. 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Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer
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The Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Security and Sustainability (CS4) organization within CSCP manages sourcing, strategy, and suppliers to provide cost, flexibility, and supply advantages that enable our org to become a world-class supply chain. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable, on-time performance and optimized cost, prevents urgent and unplanned investments, and provides accurate and timely information across the supply base and internally across the infrastructure organization. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
Program Management
- Manages internal and external cross-functional partnerships, monitors and resolves internal partner's issues without additional escalation, defines processes and governance for on-boarding and managing supplier partnerships, influences near-term sourcing decisions by discussing details and implications (e.g., tradeoffs, pricing), and seeks to align investments with supply needs to ensure continuity of supply in alignment with product and/or service roadmaps.
Strategic Sourcing
- Sets savings targets for managed categories. Supports cost and supply chain operations needs relevant to contract manufacturers and/or system integrators (e.g., invoice, buffer strategy, technology transitions, qualification planning, approved vendor list, meets or exceeds technical standards). Makes and delivers to budget commitments.
- Ensures that supply chains are robust to disruptions and that mitigation plans are in place that can address issues with manufacturing, geography/geopolitics, seasonality, financial health, performance, and/or major unavoidable events (e.g., climate events, COVID-19) by sharing personal expertise and best practices. Serves as a primary point of escalation for leading the resolution of supply chain continuity issues.
- Researches markets, competitors, and industry trends. Performs analyses of supplier pricing, cost, capabilities, and capacity to provide materials and/or components for Microsoft products and/or services, and uses the results to make sourcing recommendations for sourcing strategies for one or more product categories.
- Makes recommendations for investments in new technologies, initiatives, components, and/or materials that are critical to products and/or services based on technical expertise in those products/services, suppliers, and industry trends. Acquires buy in from stakeholders to ensure that resources are in place and influences the adoption of technologies across specific product categories based on needs of Microsoft products or services. Makes recommendations for extending the life of existing investments.
- Defines, maintains, and executes on sourcing strategy for one or more complex product categories to ensure advantaged cost and sufficient continuity of supply while meeting quality goals (e.g., sustainability, repairability, etc.). Considers all relevant elements of technical roadmaps and business requirements (e.g., risk management, investments, supplier relationship, technology adoption) and partners with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies and influence product-making decisions.
Supplier Management
- Manages the financial health of a product category by engaging cross-functionally early in the development stage of products and programs, and developing plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. Compares suppliers' quoted costs and total costs of ownership with expected cost benchmarks and what products should cost, to forecast future state of the business, evaluates the systematic cost implications of sourcing decisions across product categories, and manages the resolution of complex ad hoc cost issues (e.g., tariffs/import export cost, cost inflation). Makes and delivers to budget commitments.
- Integrates business specifications for complex product categories into request for information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes. Collaborates cross-functionally to define and manage supplier scorecard criteria (e.g., key performance indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs)). Recommends opportunities for suppliers to innovate, improve, and transform operational capabilities.
- Manages contract and price negotiation activities and strategies for complex product categories, ensuring that price, capacity, and business needs are met, appropriate risk mitigation measures are defined, and that suppliers are consistently driving costs competitiveness. Where appropriate, ensures compliance with Microsoft's requirements for cross-functional engagements with suppliers. Makes and delivers to budget commitments.
- Serves as Microsoft's central point of contact for suppliers within assigned product categories, leads the enablement and development of new suppliers, defines, and evaluates supplier financial health and key performance indicators (KPIs), leads regular business reviews with suppliers to ensure consistent compliance with Microsoft business requirements (e.g., security, social responsibility, payment terms), manages and holds suppliers accountable for exceptions to quality requirements, drives timely corrective actions from business reviews and audits, and facilitates efforts to drive suppliers toward their operational and cost metrics.
- Evaluates end-to-end supply chain operations, market conditions, and sourcing data to inform cross-functional decision making that enables continuous supply of products, components, and/or materials as needed to meet business and consumer demand. May flag risks, issues, and other critical factors related to suppliers' supply chain for senior management to inform sourcing decisions for components and/or materials for Microsoft devices. Evaluates root cause of risks, issues, and other factors related to supply chain and communicates findings to senior leaders.
Technical Engagement
- Recommends and/or influences with minimal guidance whether or not to introduce new technologies, materials, or components for Microsoft products or cloud infrastructure based on the availability of supply, supplier capability and capacity, competitive and industry trends, and the impact on profits and losses. Evaluates long-term business needs, technology maturity, and tradeoffs to influence decision making and suggests processes for implementing changes.
- Supports early engagements with cross-functional leadership including product design, quality, and business teams to determine sourcing requirements for system integrators. Provides consultation and influences engineering design teams on the choice of materials and/or components that can be reliably sourced for products or service infrastructure, and highlights systemic implications of sourcing decisions beyond a single component.
- Embody our culture ( and values. ( Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
+ OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years of industry experience in network hardware or silicon.
**Other Requirements:**
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
+ OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
+ OR equivalent experience.
Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $34,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 158,400 - 258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers ( will accept applications for the role until July 28th, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing
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Meta is currently searching for an experienced professional to join our Strategic Sourcing team as Sourcing Manager, with a core focus on Data Operations Outsourcing programs. This is a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of internal teams and impact the company's growth by providing outsourcing/sourcing solutions. You would be part of Meta's Strategic Sourcing organization within Finance. Strategic Sourcing is responsible for end-to-end sourcing, market and spend analysis, contract negotiations, professional services and purchases. The Sourcing Manager will work closely with business teams across Meta and its affiliates to develop and execute sourcing, contracting and purchasing strategies to drive business objectives. This position will be supporting global projects, and may require traveling internationally.
**Required Skills:**
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing Responsibilities:
1. Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Meta to strategically develop, implement and optimize outsourcing/sourcing and vendor management solutions for Generative AI (GenAI) data annotation and data collection vendors
2. Actively identify, track and manage issues and risks for projects
3. Identify, develop and deploy industry-leading supplier management, procurement and category management practices
4. Prepare and manage sourcing documents, contracts, statements of work and related procurement documents. Drive legal, financial and technological aspects of outsourcing programs
5. Lead contract negotiations that optimize value to the company
6. Ensure program success through effective performance management and governance methodologies, in collaboration with the business
7. Balance business requirements versus technical constraints and maximize business benefits
8. Manage complex outsourcing/sourcing projects (including planning, execution, measurement, and optimization of projects)
9. Collaborate with Global Outsourcing/Sourcing Category Teams, Contract Management Teams, Procurement Operations Teams, and Procure-to-Pay to develop sound operational processes
10. Ensure regional/local processes are aligned to Meta's global operating model. Understand and apply policies, standards and practices established for vendor management
11. Build and cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers
12. Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed
13. Provide market intelligence and strategic sourcing updates to leadership
14. Domestic and International travel as needed to complete business objectives
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
15. "Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent work experience
16. 4+ years of outsourcing experience in technology or AI domains or equivalent work experience
17. Experience successfully negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships
18. Proven program management skills and experience working with and building successful relationships with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups and third parties
19. Contracts negotiation experience with multiple levers beyond rates (e.g. volume discounts, quality thresholds, speed to quality, service levels etc.)
20. Experience with balancing speed, quality, and cost in sourcing decisions for GenAI or in fast paced tech domain environments
21. Proficiency in building and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools to support sourcing decisions (e.g. Tableau, Thoughtspot, Power BI etc.)
22. Experience synthesizing complex information into crisp, executive ready summaries and reporting for executive audiences
23. Experience using data (vendor benchmarks, KPIs) to drive sourcing and negotiation strategies
24. Experience driving change and improve end-to-end processes
25. Knowledge of legal, financial and technology components of outsourcing/sourcing
26. Experience managing a global vendor portfolio
27. Experience in program management and problem-solving using organizational skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
28. Experience with vendor program management, vendor accountability and optimizing performance.
29. Certification in project management or process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt).
30. Experience negotiating, breaking down cost models and knowledge on the drivers of ROI.
31. Experience working in a technology startup or other dynamic, high-growth company.
32. Experience in sourcing annotations for ML/AI model development and/or large language model development.
33. Analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience applying these skills to resolve issues strategically.
34. Experience managing high volume data annotation sourcing programs.
35. Experience working with BPOs, Crowdsource/freelance platforms, and boutique data vendors.
**Public Compensation:**
$137,000/year to $195,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
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Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94089
In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
RUCKUS Networks, part of CommScope, specializes in delivering high-performance networking solutions while focusing on creating purpose-driven networks that perform exceptionally well in challenging environments.
RUCKUS Networks, a CommScope Business Unit is expanding, and we're looking for a seasoned Procurement Manager with the passion for **New Product Introduction (NPI)** and **strategic supplier management** to join our growing team in **Sunnyvale, CA** .
In this role you will take the Ruckus procurement sourcing strategy at the product level and lead cross functional teams to implement efficient supply chain methods related to new product introduction (NPI) and meet aggressive cost targets. You will own networking chipset and key technology sourcing strategy, work closely with product line management and engineering in chipset and critical IC selections for NPI products and make recommendations for the use of EMS/ODM partners that are aligned with overall supply chain strategy. Manage supplier relationship with some of networking and IC technology partners. Responsibilities include contract development, price negotiations, escalation management, leading business review meetings and arranging technology roadmap reviews.
**How You'll help us connect the world:**
+ Lead the development and execution of Ruckus procurement sourcing strategy in technology space and implement in new product designs.
+ Collaborate with product line management, engineering partners and suppliers during product concept and development phases to strengthen relationships and ensure technology leadership, cost competitiveness, and continuity of supply while reducing business risks.
+ Responsible for product Bill of Material (BOM) costs from concept to final production launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver ongoing cost reduction opportunities.
+ Lead new product RFP and RFQ process at both chipset level and contract manufacturing level and align cross-functional teams on supplier selection.
+ Own chipset and product level contracting and drive for optimal terms and conditions
+ Manage key technology supplier relationship and become escalation point for engineering and supply chain related issues
**Required Qualifications :**
+ Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Engineering, or related)
+ 8+ years of procurement experience in electronics industry, including 3+ years working with Electronic Manufacturer Service (EMS) provider, Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), and/or semiconductor IC manufacturers
+ Willing and able to travel global and domestic as needed
+ Experience leading cross functional teams and project management
+ Strong analytical capability and data driven
**You Will Excite Us If You Have:**
+ MBA or Masters of Engineering
+ Experience in networking industry and familiarity with wireless and switch products
**This hybrid role requires to be 3 days a week at our Sunnyvale, CA office. Local Candidates only .**
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Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. This position's expected total compensation (base salary and commission range) is $135,600.00-$176,200.00
The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company's Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.
**What Happens After You Apply?**
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CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next.come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at You can also learn more about CommScope's accommodation process and EEO policy at more about how we're on a quest to connect the future and build what's next.**
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Director Strategic Sourcing, Capital Equipment
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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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description Job Description The Director of capital equipment is a dynamic and results-driven leader who will direct, develop and implement the necessary functional and process competencies to plan, source, purchase and deliver world-class product. Key activities for this position include, developing category strategies, risk mitigation, market analysis, RFx development, negotiation planning, competitive price and cost analysis, financial analysis, contract development and supplier management. We are looking for a passionate, driven, visionary leader with a track-record of performance. The Capital Equipment Strategic Sourcing Director will work with the various equipment and Eng. teams within R&D and Manufacturing that support Wafer fabs, Media Development, Materials and Development Labs, NPI, Reseach and capital services to develop new sourcing strategies. The Capital Procurement organization is responsible for assessing, sourcing, and managing WD capital equipment suppliers, supporting WD’s technology and operational track globally. The incumbent requires to develop and maintain strong collaborative and cooperative working relationships with team members across different functions and at different levels within the organization. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, attention to detail and a desire to lead high-performance team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages complex sourcing initiatives, leads cross-functional teams and ensures teams understand supply market dynamics and develop innovative supply solutions. Manage WD’s growing supply base by implementing Commodity Strategies and drive continuous supplier improvement through development of scorecard and KPI expectations. Influencing the supplier (or suppliers) in investments that meet WD future requirements. Accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management including all technical, commercial, delivery and quality. Develops and support the overall vision, strategy and execution plan for the global CAPEX Sourcing function. Achieving deeper alignment with stakeholders to pursue business strategies in innovation, agility and supply reliability. Negotiate and execute master supply contracts and other critical agreements. Develop relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage our partners’ capability to grow business. Lead and manage the category strategy definition and planning across a portfolio of categories grounded in rigorous data analysis. Lead rapid de-risk of raw material and equipment supply base and develop appropriate strategies to ensure successful launch of NEW products. Supply Risk Management, understanding supply base risks and taking preventative actions in the supplier network and contract designs Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships at the executive level. Work in partnership with the various engineering teams to develop an approved and qualified global supply base, develop strategic partnerships that address our needs and, on an ongoing basis, continuously improve supplier performance and continuity of supply. Prioritize sourcing efforts, develop baseline spend and manages sequential sourcing waves. Responsible for conducting spend analysis, analyzing supply markets, identifying sourcing value levers, supplier segmentation and executing competitive RFx and leading supplier negotiations. Builds strong relationships with Executive Team and key stakeholders across the business to agree on business goals and key requirements and remove obstacles for sourcing teams. Ensures integrity of savings tracking and reporting efforts and works with Finance team to ensure negotiated savings are realized. Establishes leading supplier management practices, building policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance and ensuring new value is created year over year. Promote a culture of inclusiveness, teamwork and collaboration that allows the company culture to thrive and prosper throughout the organization. Continuously work toward building a high-performance Sourcing team. Qualifications Required: B.S./B.A. degree required (in relevant area such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or similar discipline) MBA and other relevant degree /certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) highly desirable An empathetic thought leader who can help shape our supplier/partner organization for our ambitious growth plans in the years to come. Organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong listening, analytic and organizational skills. Team player with positive attitude. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive conflict resolution. Results Driven. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . 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. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 09-16-2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this #LI-JS1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
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Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding scientists in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: Serve as Revolution Medicines’ primary business operation lead and project management interface between internal PDM functions and Contract Research Development Manufacturing Organization (CRDMOs) for drug substance, including raw materials, key starting materials, and regulatory starting materials by providing adequate oversight. Establish and maintain mutually beneficial long-term business relations with CRDMOs. Lead contract negotiations in close collaboration with cross-functional team (Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Legal) to ensure best terms and conditions. Support preparation and execution of CRDMOs business reviews with PDM senior management and business counterparts. Support development and implementation of outsourcing strategies for PDM. Drive the selection process for CRDMOs in collaboration with technical SMEs. Ensure projects/programs meet desired results, compliance, speed, quality, and cost. Support development of scope of work (SOW) in close collaboration with technical SMEs. Support cross-functional CRDMO management activities, covering all aspects such as business needs identification, market screening, contracting, vendor qualification and set-up, compliant delivery of services, and discontinuation. Support management of CRDMO budget, purchase orders, and invoices. Work with PDM senior management and cross-functional teams to assess and manage supplier performance through use of personal influence, internal business review meetings, and/or joint governance meetings. Identify and deliver on cost savings opportunities. Required Skills, Experience and Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in scientific field with 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic sourcing and/or supply chain. Experience working with domestic and international CRDMOs. Experience managing both strategic and tactical/operational projects. Working knowledge of and experience in clinical manufacturing, regulatory, QA, and cGMP requirements for small molecules. Working knowledge of small molecule drug development and commercialization, including, but not limited to, raw material and starting material sourcing, API/drug substance manufacturing, process development, process engineering, and process characterization. Working knowledge of pharma end-to-end supply chain. Strong negotiation skills. Solid project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Solid organizational and time management skills. Effective, open, and transparent communication skills (verbal and written). Capable of working on multiple projects/tasks and able to meet timelines. Self-starter with a high-level of comfort with ambiguity and complexity and the ability to multi-task while consistently delivering quality results. Team-oriented, progressive thinker who enjoys participating in an innovative and creative work environment. Preferred Skills: Experience in implementing and/or managing inventory management system. Working knowledge of commercial manufacturing. Experience developing, negotiating, and executing clinical or commercial supply and/or quality agreements. The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $225,000 for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training. Please note that base salary is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities. Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr