Western Digital · 2 weeks ago
Process Excellence Manager - Procurement
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestern Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation and technology. They are seeking a Process Excellence Manager to lead the creation and execution of Strategic Sourcing business process frameworks, enhancing operational efficiency and performance across the organization.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Alan Stewart
Responsibilities
Design and implement a scalable and sustainable business process framework that aligns organizational goals. This framework will focus on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall quality across key business functions
Define and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure consistency and clarity across teams
Lead the execution of key process improvement initiatives, ensuring that the framework is embedded across departments (e.g., operations, HR, finance, product development)
Conduct process mapping and root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Develop and lead process optimization projects using process excellence methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile
Develop and implement training programs to educate and upskill teams on process excellence principles, tools, and best practices
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in process excellence, providing coaching and guidance to departmental leaders and teams
Facilitate workshops and cross-functional meetings to foster a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization
Define and manage a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the success and impact of process improvements
Use data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented processes, identifying areas for further optimization or recalibration
Provide regular reporting to the VP and other senior leadership on progress, success, and challenges of process excellence initiatives
Champion change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and practices across teams
Work closely with senior leadership and functional managers to gain buy-in and alignment on process improvement initiatives
Influence and engage key stakeholders across various functions to ensure alignment with process excellence goals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization, ensuring that process excellence becomes embedded in everyday operations
Stay up to date with industry best practices, emerging trends, and process improvement tools to bring innovative solutions to the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or process excellence roles
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier engagement strategies
Deep understanding of end-to-end Strategic Sourcing and Procurement processes and procurement best practices
Expertise in supplier segmentation, QBRs, and performance management
Proficiency in RASCI modeling, OKR frameworks, and program governance
Strong analytical, financial, and market intelligence capabilities
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Alvin B. Phillips
Founder
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