Full-Time

Executive Assistant to Procurement Vice Presidents

Posted on 12/8/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Jose, CA, USA

Ability to work in Milpitas and San Jose offices as needed.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience required) and 5+ years of experience as an assistant supporting VP-level executives
  • Proficient with PC/Mac and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
  • Ability to work in Milpitas and San Jose offices as needed
Responsibilities
  • Extensive calendar management, including prioritizing and arranging meetings, workshops, appointments and conferences in the US
  • Coordinate complex logistics for travel by developing itineraries, booking domestic and international flights, arranging transportation and accommodation. Process Passports and Visas
  • Provide vacation coverage for other EA’s as needed
  • Coordination of staff activities such as regular one-on-ones, staff and all hands meetings, including capture and tracking of action items and follow-ups. Planning and coordination of offsite events
  • Manage a wide range of administrative and executive related tasks, including drafting routine correspondence and organizing/maintaining electronic files, updating distribution lists, onboarding new hires, creating/updating organizational charts, expense approvals, creating PR/PO and coordinate AV and IT requirements for video conference
  • Reconcile expenses in a timely manner adhering to WD’s global expense policies
  • Anticipate needs and identify problems proactively, looking around corners for solutions and using existing resources in problem-solving
  • Assist with formatting, editing and consolidation of presentations and other office documents
  • Interact regularly and build relationships with executives and colleagues across various teams
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, but take direction with positive attitude

Western Digital offers a range of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure, designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently. Their products, such as all-flash arrays and JetStor NAS/SAN options, support high data throughput and multiple host ports for improved performance. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital serves a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, and also provides support and maintenance services. The company's goal is to be a reliable partner for businesses by delivering effective and innovative data storage solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High-capacity storage demand grows with AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Gaming industry expansion boosts demand for Western Digital's storage solutions.
  • Energy-efficient ePMR technology enhances Western Digital's product appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology threatens Western Digital's high-capacity HDD market share.
  • Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR advancements challenge Western Digital's market position.
  • Rapid tech advancements risk Western Digital's products becoming obsolete.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB UltraSMR and 26TB ePMR CMR HDDs for AI.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

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