Mixed Signal & Timing Sourcing Commodity Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a strategic leader for Global Supplier Management to architect our Commodity Strategy for Mixed Signal and Timing technology.

You will source next‑generation components, align internal roadmaps with market realities, and drive value engineering across engineering, operations and design leads. In this hybrid role, you’ll influence cost, supply continuity and delivery excellence while partnering with internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant degree.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing successful business strategies.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Networking/Communication technology, Mixed Signal and Timing Technology, power development processes, and the current marketplace.
• Expertise in high-stakes negotiation, building positive relationships across internal and external teams, and master-level conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Commodity Strategy to keep Cisco ahead of market curves.
• Source next-generation Mixed Signal and Timing technology for engineering teams.
• Align internal roadmaps with market realities and drive value engineering.
• Collaborate across production operations, component engineers and design leads.
• Provide technical market insights to enable cost-continuity and delivery excellence.

Skills

Commodity strategy

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder alignment

Hybrid work experience

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Roadmap reviews

Supply chain excellence

Market insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

Meet the Team

Welcome to Global Supplier Management (GSM)! We’re the heartbeat behind Cisco’s ability to redefine the industry. We don't just manage supply chains; we deliver a competitive edge through radical technology innovation, rock-solid strategic supplier relationships, and total cost excellence. Our Strategic Sourcing team acts as the bridge between cutting-edge technology and business success, specifically focusing on the high-octane world of Mixed Signal and Timing technology. We are a group of problem solvers who love tackling sophisticated technical and business challenges, and we’re looking for someone ready to dive into the deep end of the pool with us.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be the architect of our Commodity Strategy, ensuring that Cisco stays ahead of the curve. You will be the primary engine behind investigating and sourcing next-generation Mixed Signal and Timing technology, effectively becoming the go-to expert for our engineering teams. By aligning and influencing our internal roadmaps, you’ll ensure that our product strategy is always in sync with market realities. You’ll spend your days orchestrating collaboration across a diverse web of stakeholders—including production operations, component engineers, and design leads—to drive value engineering from initial ideation to final execution. You won’t just be managing parts; you’ll be providing the technical expertise and market insights that empower our engineers to build the next generation of networking products, all while ensuring we maintain the perfect balance between supply continuity, cost, and delivery excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant degree.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing successful business strategies.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Networking/Communication technology, Mixed Signal and Timing Technology, power development processes, and the current marketplace.
• Expertise in high-stakes negotiation, building positive relationships across internal and external teams, and master-level conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a hybrid, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex situations into clear, actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—you know how to influence the room and bring people together.
• Direct experience leading roadmap reviews between engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Prior experience with supply chain central operations, process improvement, and tool management.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $162,500.00 to $205,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non‑quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target.

Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $162,500.00 - $236,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $144,100.00 - $214,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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