Strategic Silicon Sourcing Manager (Hybrid – San Jose)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a seasoned commodity strategist to develop and execute silicon strategies for Cisco's hardware platforms. You will collaborate with Hardware Design Engineers to align roadmaps with supplier capabilities and drive cost-effective solutions end-to-end.

The role demands deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional roadmap reviews to deliver strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role, with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• Experience developing and implementing complex business strategies.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of microprocessor technology, features, development cycles, and marketplace dynamics.
• Experience with technology/component risk rating and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies for silicon solutions.
• Investigate and source next-generation chip technology.
• Align and influence engineering teams on product roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and market trend analysis to internal partners.
• Drive value engineering through proactive ideation and cross-functional execution.
• Lead and orchestrate roadmap reviews to ensure alignment between business requirements and supplier capabilities.

Skills

Commodity strategy

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Market insights

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a seasoned commodity strategist to develop and execute silicon strategies for Cisco's hardware platforms. You will collaborate with Hardware Design Engineers to align roadmaps with supplier capabilities and drive cost-effective solutions end-to-end.

The role demands deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional roadmap reviews to deliver strategic initiatives.