Program Manager, Third Party Risk Management & Responsible Sourcing (Procurement)Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Business Function: Program Management
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.
We will focus on activities related to responsible sourcing management within procurement, supply chain ethical standards, and sustainable sourcing initiatives across Western Digital. The position will manage due diligence processes, supply chain mapping, and insights, whilst helping to develop and embed more sustainable procurement practices.
Accountability
Responsible for developing and managing supply chain mapping tools and databases.
Communication and issue of information to supply chain, ensuring clarity, appropriate messaging and timeliness. Instigate and conduct supplier meetings where appropriate to support sustainability objectives.
Co-ordination of supplier meeting, including tracking invites, responses and supporting with presentations.
Ensuring that all relevant insights are captured and processed in a timely and accurate manner. This is to be achieved by collaborating closely with various business partners.
Evaluating procurement and supply chain insights, identifying and pursuing missing data and working to improve the quality of data. Make recommendations and ensure clear communication of requirements through the supply chain. Assess and communicate risks.
Preparing and issuing relevant data for reporting purposes, audit and cost/ benefit analysis.
Using insights to identify opportunities and to make recommendations to improve approach, support the development of supply chain standards and help inform next phases of activity.
Working alongside the Corporate Sustainability team to initiate and embed sustainability initiatives. Helping to implement agreed strategies and support objectives.
Developing knowledge and expertise as a sustainability and responsible sourcing specialist. Demonstrating in depth understanding of the broader industry, as well as relevant environmental and social considerations.
Identifying further opportunities to help develop sustainability objectives. Supported by Category Manager and Corporate Sustainability team.
Promoting good inter departmental relations and contributing to the establishment of a professional and efficient department reputation.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree level in Law, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject.
Working in a similar sustainability and responsible sourcing role. In-depth understanding of the broad industry and relevant environmental and social considerations.
Sustainability, Purchasing or Supply Professional Certification
Good and up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft 365 with strong excel skills.
Understanding of purchasing system and process.
Stakeholder management, including suppliers. Commercially astute analyst, a natural problem solver with an understanding of leveraging operating efficiencies. With strong process orientation and concise influential communicator.
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