Chief of Staff to the Chief Procurement Officer

Western Digital - San Jose, CA

Full-time

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief of Staff to the Chief Procurement Officer at Western Digital is a strategic and operational leader responsible for providing executive-level support and driving operational excellence within the procurement organization. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring smooth departmental functioning, and acting as a trusted advisor to procurement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of procurement operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement operational plans to achieve procurement goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency through process optimization.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement organization.
• Identify training and development needs for procurement staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate procurement strategies and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and issues related to procurement operations.
• Provide executive-level support to procurement leadership, preparing presentations, and coordinating cross-team inputs for critical meetings and decisions.
• Conduct research and analysis on procurement-related topics.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a proactive way anticipating the needs of stakeholders.
• Enacts high-quality work and has demonstrated ability to drive outcomes effectively representing C-suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.