Lead negotiations on Procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
Conduct analysis on proposals for services & products in support of various factory, research and development functions
Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power
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Oversee the preparation, validation, and approval of customer RFQs, quotations, and complex pricing proposals.
Ensure costing accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with business strategies and profitability objectives.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to develop sustainable costing models and optimize product/process cost structures.
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Performance Analysis: Consistently analyze and track buying and selling performance metrics, proactively identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to meet and exceed targets.
High-Performing Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and inspire your team members to deliver the highest standard of buying experience for our customers, fostering a culture of excellence and strong sales results.
Talent Development: Recognize and nurture the individual skills and career aspirations of each team member. Work collaboratively to build personalized development plans that enhance their capabilities and career growth.
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