Western Digital is hiring a Director, Business Systems – Sourcing, Procurement, Spend Analytics (Source to Pay)

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. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) ecosystem, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and digital transformation across our procurement organization. You will partner with executive leadership to shape procurement strategy, enhance system capabilities, and deliver measurable business impact through data-driven insights and process innovation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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