Director, Supply Chain Risk Management

Director, Risk 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. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just thatour technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

As the Director of Risk Management you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing supplier and operational programs that improve the bottom line and protect the organization in various risk areas. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing and implementing risk strategic policies and procedures to assess, onboard, monitor, and optimize third-party relationships and ensure our supply chain is resilient. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive these improvements, lead the change management, streamline processes, and ensure compliance to enhance financial & business performance.

Third-Party Relationship Management :

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party relationships, from initial vendor selection and due diligence to ongoing performance monitoring and evaluation. Establish strong partnerships with vendors, managing contracts, and service level agreements to ensure the organization's needs are met effectively.

Supply Chain Risk Resiliency :

Strengthen the E2E supply chain risk resiliency through strategic initiatives, technology, risk mitigation plans, policy implementation, and monitoring and reporting for compliance. This will require collaboration and working closely with key stakeholders including IT, Legal, Finance and Supply Chain / Procurement teams to ensure effective risk management and mitigation. This position will also work collaboratively with other areas within the broader operation teams to ensure we have cohesive risk resiliency plans and we are able to quickly address any risk issues / events to mitigate impact.

Procedures, Policies and Audits :

Ensure third-party risk management practices adhere to company policies and comply with relevant required regulations and standards. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure any issues or findings are addressed timely and then governed. Ensure policies and procedures stay current, accurate and complete.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation :

Mature and digitalize risk / compliance performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance against contractual obligations, service level agreements, risk resiliency, and compliance requirements. Conduct vendor performance reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement any corrective actions necessary.

Qualifications :

Required : Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, finance, supply chain or a related field (advanced degree preferred). Experience in risk management, procurement, compliance or supplier governance, with at least 5 years in leadership and 10 years in work experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in third-party management, risk resiliency, governance processes, regulatory requirements and ability to work with cross-functional teams to increase resiliency within WD and with WD suppliers. Strategic thinker with the ability to build and execute strategic plans and articulate vision to others, including executives.

Skills : Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a team, drive results, and foster a collaborative work environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. Strong program management skills and ability to hold others accountable for deliverables to ensure program plan timelines are successfully met.

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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, 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.