Director, Business Systems – Sourcing, Procurement, Spend Analytics (Source to Pay)
Western Digital · Remote, REMOTE, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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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
REQUIRED
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
PREFERRED
Experience with procurement automation and robotic process automation (RPA) technologies
Familiarity with supply chain risk management and supplier diversity programs
Knowledge of industry frameworks such as APICS, ASCM, or similar procurement certifications
Experience with cloud-based procurement solutions and SaaS platforms
Background in change management and organizational transformation initiatives
Experience in a remote or distributed team environment
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
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 .
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