Mahbod Manavi

Mahbod (Marc) Manavi, MBA, is a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in managing significant annual spends across various technology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Procurement at Western Digital since January 2023, Mahbod has previously held senior roles at Fitbit and Western Digital, overseeing multi-million dollar spends and supplier management in advanced components and commodities. With a career spanning several decades, Mahbod has demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, supplier development, risk management, and business process optimization, complemented by an educational background including an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix and dual Bachelor's degrees in Physics and Computer Science from San Jose State University.