Director, Business Systems – Sourcing, Procurement, Spend Analytics (Source to Pay)

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and analytically-minded Director of Business Systems to lead our Sourcing, Procurement, and Spend Analytics initiatives in a remote capacity across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Source-to-Pay systems and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of business systems analysts, procurement specialists, and technical professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Develop and execute comprehensive spend analytics programs to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance insights, and procurement risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee the integration and management of procurement technology platforms, including ERP systems, e-procurement tools, and analytics solutions
• Design and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement, and vendor management functions to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to align procurement systems with broader business initiatives
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor procurement metrics, spend trends, and system performance
• Lead vendor management initiatives, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and relationship optimization
• Champion digital transformation and automation initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance data visibility
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on procurement performance, cost savings, and strategic recommendations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or related business operations
• 5+ years in a director-level or senior management position with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Source-to-Pay systems, including implementation, configuration, and optimization
• Experience in Process optimizations using Agentic AI preferred
• Advanced proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and business intelligence tools
• Expertise in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion cloud)
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive cost optimization and savings initiatives

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Proven track record of leading successful digital transformation and process improvement projects
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital 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.

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.