Global Commodity Manager - Logistics Sourcing - 3pl

Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Global Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking &
Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids using eSourcing tool.
Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.
Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments in conjunction with legal team
Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
Manage, co-ordinate and support special/critical projects such as ad hoc and spot rate approval process and others as needed.
The commodity manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to the reporting manager and business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital.
Will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality and transit time.
The CM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.
Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review &
clarification, contractknowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution.
Provide feedback to management on global market conditions, vendor relationships, supply and equipment standardization, quality issues.
Assist with projects and perform other related duties that may become necessary as directed by management.
Manage global Supplier relationship management including
Supplier solicitation, selection and qualification process
Quarterly/bi-annual business reviews and scorecards