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Company Description

WD 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 Description

We are seeking a strategic and analytically-minded Director of Business Systems to lead our Sourcing, Procurement, and Spend Analytics initiatives in a remote capacity across the United States. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) ecosystem, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and digital transformation across our procurement organization. You will partner with executive leadership to shape procurement strategy, enhance system capabilities, and deliver measurable business impact through data-driven insights and process innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Source-to-Pay systems and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of business systems analysts, procurement specialists, and technical professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Develop and execute comprehensive spend analytics programs to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance insights, and procurement risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee the integration and management of procurement technology platforms, including ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and analytics solutions
• Design and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement, and vendor management functions to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to align procurement systems with broader business initiatives
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor procurement metrics, spend trends, and system performance
• Lead vendor management initiatives, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and relationship optimization
• Champion digital transformation and automation initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance data visibility
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on procurement performance, cost savings, and strategic recommendations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or related business operations
• 5+ years in a director-level or senior management position with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Source-to-Pay systems, including implementation, configuration, and optimization
• Experience in Process optimizations using Agentic AI preferred
• Advanced proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and business intelligence tools
• Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion cloud)
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive cost optimization and savings initiatives

PREFERRED

• Experience with procurement automation and robotic process automation (RPA) technologies
• Familiarity with supply chain risk management and supplier diversity programs
• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as APICS, ASCM, or similar procurement certifications
• Experience with cloud-based procurement solutions and SaaS platforms
• Background in change management and organizational transformation initiatives
• Experience in a remote or distributed team environment

SKILLS

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Proven track record of leading successful digital transformation and process improvement projects
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb/equal-pay-protections) .

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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 08/6/2026 , 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 posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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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 may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• 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; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/48999/index.html) or email compliance@wdc.com .