Supplier Commodity Manager- Interconnects

Cisco Systems, Inc.; California, San Jose (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Supplier Commodity Manager, um strategische Beschaffungsstrategien zu entwickeln und die Beziehungen zu Lieferanten zu pflegen. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie für die Analyse von Markttrends, die Durchführung von Verhandlungen und das Management von Lieferanten verantwortlich. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich auf die Verbesserung der Lieferkette und die Sicherstellung der Nachhaltigkeit konzentriert. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Lieferantenmanagement und strategische Planung haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in der globalen Lieferantenverwaltung.
• Erfahrung in der Evaluierung von Markttrends und Lieferantendaten.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien für Lieferanten.
• Verhandlung und Abschluss von Verträgen mit Lieferanten.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Marktanalyse

Lieferantenmanagement

Risikomanagement

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Wirtschaft oder verwandten Bereichen

Zertifikate im Vertragsmanagement oder Supply Chain

Job description

Application Deadline

The application window is expected to close on: May 16, 2025.

Note: The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) team is seeking a motivated Supplier Commodity Manager for the "Interconnects" commodity. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to enable Cisco's business.

Position Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, develop sourcing strategies, and select the best suppliers based on technology, price, quality, guarantee supply, supply flexibility, delivery time, and sustainability factors.
2. Supplier Management: Build strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor their performance, and address issues. Regular face-to-face meetings with suppliers will be necessary to stay engaged and informed on new technology developments and supply chain updates.
3. Market Analysis: Track market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain disruptions to anticipate risks and opportunities. Prepare data-driven industry sensing reports for assigned technologies.
4. Commodity Strategy: Develop and execute commodity strategies in collaboration with various teams and obtain necessary approvals.
5. Operational Management: Manage costs, supply capacity, quality, material delivery, and other operational activities. Prepare reports for management as needed.
6. Negotiation & RFP: Lead cost reduction initiatives, manage RFP processes, validate supplier information, and ensure timely award splits.
7. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and finalize legal contracts with suppliers, working closely with the legal team.
8. Supplier Development: Evaluate and select suppliers, identify improvement opportunities, develop performance plans, and monitor progress.
9. Resiliency: Work to enable supply chain resiliency through non-China manufacturing locations and manage related supplier activities.
10. Supplier Business Review: Prepare and deliver data-driven reviews on cost, quality, fulfillment, and other categories.
11. Sustainability: Ensure suppliers meet environmental and social standards, working with internal teams and suppliers to close open actions.
12. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as geopolitical issues and natural disasters.
13. Strategic Co-planning: Collaborate with teams and suppliers to develop and implement demand plans.
14. Multi-Sourcing & Value Engineering: Explore multi-sourcing opportunities to enhance cost competitiveness and supply flexibility.
15. Lead-time Optimization: Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and track related metrics.
16. Advance Purchases & Risk Buy-Orders: Manage requirements, approvals, and reporting related to advance and risk buy orders.
17. Initiatives/Projects: Lead or participate in organizational initiatives, including process and tool improvements, and UAT testing.
18. Supplier White Paper: Draft executive-level supplier white papers as required.
19. Additional Responsibilities: Other future business responsibilities may be added as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of cross-functional supply chain experience
• Experience evaluating market trends, supplier data, and translating insights into business outcomes
• Proven negotiation and communication skills with suppliers
• 5+ years in global supplier management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, economics, or related fields
• Relevant certifications in contract management or supply chain
• Experience in commodity management or supply chain operations
• Understanding of commodity markets and market dynamics

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