Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager - MRO (MRO)

Location: Hybrid role based at hirify.global US sites in San Jose or Fremont, California.

Salary: USD 98,000–130,000 yearly.

Company

hirify.global builds large-scale storage systems and infrastructure for AI-driven data platforms, hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop MRO category strategies for local operations aligned with global category management strategies, including sustainability sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and qualify suppliers; manage RFPs and RFQs; lead supplier selection and proposal evaluation.
• Negotiate procurement agreements, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work, and Change Orders.
• Analyze MRO services and equipment proposals, total costs, ROI, prices, rates, and market conditions to maximize purchasing leverage.
• Manage supplier relationships, risks, disputes, performance reviews, scorecards, and improvement initiatives.
• Improve sourcing and contract lifecycle processes; manage contract execution, retention, renewal, reporting, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in MRO services.
• Experience negotiating and formulating MRO services contracts, including cost models, price structures, contractual, intellectual property, legal, and risk-management matters.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, stakeholder-management, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing and contracting tools, including Oracle and other supply-chain tools.
• Experience with supplier management, supplier report cards, and KPI management.
• Ability to communicate well in written and spoken English and present strategies and performance metrics to all management and stakeholder levels.
• Willingness to support global initiatives and work with stakeholders in a multinational company.

Nice to have

• Degree in Business or Engineering.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CPSM, or CPCM.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a hybrid work setting.
• Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, legal and pet insurance options, an employee stock purchase plan, and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Bonus consideration may be available through the Short Term Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan; eligible roles may also participate in long-term incentive and equity programs.
• The anticipated application deadline is December 28, 2026, but the posting may close earlier if the position is filled.

Hiring process

• Applicants requiring an accommodation should contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com with the requested accommodation, job title, and requisition number.
• WD does not request payment as a condition of applying or receiving an offer.