Strategic EMS Partner Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior supply chain professional in a preferred hybrid role in Austin, TX or San Jose, CA, with US/Global remote options.

The role focuses on managing commercial relationships with EMS manufacturing partners, driving cost optimization, and aligning strategies across regions and product lines. You will lead negotiations, analyze tradeoffs, and partner with internal teams to resolve complex supplier challenges while contributing to annual financial planning and

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain.
• Understanding of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with contracts and commercial terms.
• Ability to collaborate and work to develop solutions to sophisticated problems which require creativity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate all commercial aspects of Cisco EMS Manufacturing Partner relationships, including business strategies, investments, pricing, costs, performance and legal agreements.
• Act as a general manager, aware of all Cisco–EMS touchpoints and engagements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand tradeoffs, influence decisions and drive resolutions.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive cost and performance optimization for the product portfolio.
• Serve as point person for managing commercial claims.
• Participate in annual/quarterly financial planning and analyze performance vs plan.
• Provide SME guidance and mentorship within and outside the organization.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Manufacturing / supply chain

Cost drivers

Contracts & terms

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or MBA

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior supply chain professional in a preferred hybrid role in Austin, TX or San Jose, CA, with US/Global remote options.

The role focuses on managing commercial relationships with EMS manufacturing partners, driving cost optimization, and aligning strategies across regions and product lines. You will lead negotiations, analyze tradeoffs, and partner with internal teams to resolve complex supplier challenges while contributing to annual financial planning and