Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Liaise with NPI Procurement, Design Engineers, Commodity Managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure and drive a robust sourcing strategy at the NPI phase; Ensure continuity of supply and best in class components in BOMs for all WDC flash productsProvide technology expertise to commodity managers to develop the supply base strategyDrive supply base strategy, by BOM screen, at product design stage; propose alternate sources or replacements and drive the technical qualification processProvide expert technical support for the supplier/technology selection processEnsure qualified suppliers or components are meeting WDC technical requirements, quality requirements, and green policy requirementsReview suppliers’ technology roadmaps, ensure suppliers are meeting WDC technical requirementsWork with PDT teams to support NPI program milestones

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor degree or above in Engineering or Science with equivalent experienceMin 5 years of professional experience including project managementExpert knowledge and experience with electronic components

Preferred

Prior experience as technical commodity management, product development, quality management or field application engineering is a must; Hardware design experience is a plusCommunicate well in English both in verbal and written form

Skills

Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills requiredExcellent team facilitation and presentation skills requiredAbility to present to all levels of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies

Additional Information

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].