VP Digital Transformation - Procurement

Company Description

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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.

Salary Range : 228,565.00-323,700.00

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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced digital transformation and operations leader to join a dynamic and innovative organization and drive our digital transformation journey.

The individual will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and driving business growth through optimized sourcing and procurement operations.

OverviewJob Description

The VP Digital Transformation - Procurement will be responsible for leading the organization's digital transformation journey and ensuring operational excellence in our sourcing and procurement operations.

The individual will be a key member of the Procurement & Sourcing senior leadership team and will be responsible for managing Process, Risk Resilience, Governance, Data Analytics & Governance and Operations for Sourcing and Procurement while acting as Chief of Staff to the Chief Procurement Officer.

This Role Reports Directly To The Chief Procurement Officer

• Lead the organization's digital transformation journey to be world class, by driving technology adoption, change management, and digital innovation.
• Develop and implement a data-driven culture across the sourcing and procurement organization, leveraging analytics to optimize our operations and drive better business outcomes.
• Develop and implement governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance across our sourcing and procurement operations.
• Implement and manage process improvement initiatives to streamline our procurement and sourcing operations, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage and mitigate risks related to procurement and sourcing operations, and implement strategies to improve resilience in the face of disruptions.
• Provide operational oversight for sourcing and procurement operations, ensuring that our processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with our strategic objectives.
• Act as Chief of Staff to the Chief Procurement Officer, providing strategic and operational support to enable effective decision-making and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation and operations management, with a focus on sourcing and procurement operations.
• Proven experience in managing complex digital transformation initiatives, including technology adoption and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive business outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and standards, including risk management, compliance, and governance.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, and operational excellence methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
• Experience in leading a world class Digital Transformation & Operations organization.

Functional Leadership Responsibility

• Supplier Performance Management
• Contract Management
• Cost Management
• Data Analytics and Governance
• Risk Resilience (Risk Management and Responsible Sourcing)
• Functional Technology Roadmap

Critical Leadership Capabilities

• Grows our Business translates future possibilities into breakthrough strategies using a balanced global view that leads the organization from inspiration to execution of successful outcomes.
• Leads our People creates an exceptional place to work that delivers excellence through inspiring, coaching and engaging our people.
• Shapes the future identifies what is next on the horizon, evaluates emerging opportunities, evolves and reimagines more innovative ways to drive future success for the business.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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.

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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education;
• qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results;

4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance;
• life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program;

and tuition reimbursement.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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