Strategic Sourcing Leader: Mixed Signal & Timing

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

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.