Strategic Global Contract Negotiator – Indirect Goods

Cisco; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Strategic Contract Negotiator to lead enterprise negotiations and contract strategy from Atlanta, GA or RTP, NC. You will drive end‑to‑end contracting for diverse services including data center, cloud, software licensing, and professional services, collaborating with legal, infosec, finance and tax teams.

The role emphasizes digitized contracting, governance, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work model requiring two in-office days weekly at select locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3–5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating sophisticated outsourcing contracts (Master’s or JD preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in contract formation, strategic enterprise‑level negotiation, and handling legal and business issues within procurement.
• Ability to structure detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), define clear KPIs and remedies, and align contract language with business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, negotiates and closes a wide variety of complex contracts worldwide supporting areas such as Data Center and Colocation services, Telecom Software as a Service, Cloud Services, Software Licensing, Professional Services for software implementations.
• Deliver ongoing improvements to simplify and optimize contract templates, standards and processes throughout the procurement cycle.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

SOWs & KPI drafting

Executive stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or JD preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Strategic Contract Negotiator to lead enterprise negotiations and contract strategy from Atlanta, GA or RTP, NC. You will drive end‑to‑end contracting for diverse services including data center, cloud, software licensing, and professional services, collaborating with legal, infosec, finance and tax teams.

The role emphasizes digitized contracting, governance, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work model requiring two in-office days weekly at select locations.