Strategic Sourcing Manager – Semiconductor & Electronics

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Strategic Sourcing Manager – Semiconductor & Electronics Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowBusiness Function: CommodityWork Location: Taipei Office--LOC_WDT_TWTPE01Company 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 DescriptionThe Strategic Sourcing Manager – Semiconductor & Electronics shapes the company’s global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership, and cost management. This role develops category strategies, secures contracts, and unlocks supplier-enabled innovation to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps.Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs.Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans.Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets.Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance.Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.Skills & CompetenciesStrategic sourcing and category management.Advanced negotiation and contracting skills.Market intelligence, cost modeling, analytics.Supplier relationship management at executive level.Cross-functional leadership and influence.Strong financial acumen.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.Experience with supplier negotiations and global strategies.Preferred QualificationsMBA or advanced degree.CPSM/CIPS or equivalent certification.Global, multi-site procurement experience.Additional InformationWD 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.WD 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. 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.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 or email [email protected].By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to...