Strategic Sourcing Manager - Facilities and Construction

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Strategic Sourcing Manager - Facilities and ConstructionFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 110,900.00-147,800.00Business Function: Strategic SourcingWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Location (Secondary): Fremont Office--LOC_WDT_USCA13Company DescriptionWD 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 DescriptionStrategic SourcingThis role is for an experienced Facilities and Construction Category Manager to be based at Western Digital US sites (San Jose or Fremont).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 conditionsLead cross-functional teams through supplier selection processes, applying rigorous scoring criteria to evaluate proposals in accordance with company policiesNegotiate Procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders, balancing business objectives, legal requirements, and cost considerationsAnalyze proposals for Facilities services and equipment supporting factory, research and development, and other business functionsConduct total cost analysis, support ROI assessments, perform price and rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize Western Digital's purchasing leverageProvide contract management expertise for the category across business unitsEvaluate stakeholders requests and validate competitive market conditions Category ManagementDevelop, refine, and implement category strategies and tactics that optimize procurement value for Facilities and Construction servicesEstablish subject matter expertise on Facilities and Construction services procurement, including industry trends, benchmarking data, and best practicesLead cross-functional meetings with business partners and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed on procurement processes, supplier strategies, and policies Supplier ManagementManage supplier relationships with emphasis on supply risk, contract risk, and cost managementResolve supplier issues and mediate customer-supplier contract disputes as neededConduct supplier performance reviews with vendors to assess performance and drive mutually agreed improvement initiativesSupport reporting requirements, including supplier scorecards and performance analytics Contract ManagementEvaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize contract and sourcing lifecycle management and systemsEnsure negotiated pricing and deliverables are accurately reflected in contracts; coordinate proposal comparisons and final contract termsManage contract execution, retention, and renewal through electronic signature processesProvide timely updates, support quarterly management reporting, and address issues promptly QualificationsEducationBachelor/Masters degree required with 0-5+ years of experience in Facilities and Construction services strategic sourcing or related...