Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago


Irvine California, United States Western Digital Full time
Job Description

The Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services & Contingent Workforce is a key role at Western Digital, responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the professional services category. This position requires a deep understanding of the business goals and objectives, as well as the ability to integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for professional services category, including contingent workforce, temporary staff, outsourced contractors, freelancers, and consultants.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their workforce needs, skill requirements, and project timelines.
  • Vendor Management: Monitor and evaluate the performance of professional services suppliers, staffing agencies and other contingent workforce suppliers.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws, regulations, and company policies for contingent workforce management.
  • Demand Forecasting and Planning: Work closely with department managers and project leads to understand short-term and long-term workforce needs.
  • Cost Management: Analyze and manage the overall costs associated with contingent workforce utilization.
  • Technology and Automation: Stay current with technology trends and solutions related to contingent workforce management.

This role involves developing and executing strategic initiatives to optimize the acquisition, deployment, and management of temporary, contract, and freelance personnel across various departments and functions. The position requires strong negotiation skills, as well as the ability to advise requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitor cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing.



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