Supplier Commodity Manager - Mixed Signal & Timing

Cisco Systems, Inc.; California, San Jose (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supplier Commodity Manager, where your expertise in supply chain management will drive innovation and excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and execute strategies that enhance supplier relationships while ensuring cost efficiency and quality delivery. This role offers the opportunity to influence market competitiveness and lead negotiations that shape the future of the organization. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment that empowers you to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain management and supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for supplier management.
• Lead negotiations on costs and manage performance metrics.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Planning

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Change Management

Job description

Supplier Commodity Manager - Mixed Signal & Timing

Meet The Team: Did you know? Cisco Supply Chain was ranked #1 for Tech Companies and #1 overall on Gartner, Inc.'s annual Supply Chain Top 25, highlighting industry leaders and their best practices. Join us during this exciting time! The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organization is a leader in sourcing and supplier management, driving innovation and excellence in supply chain operations. You'll join a motivated team that achieves record results and fosters a supportive environment across work and play. Our focus is on innovation, cost-efficiency, quality, and delivery, collaborating closely with Supply Base, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Legal.

Your Impact: You bring a blend of business acumen and strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams toward shared goals. Your influence and negotiation skills ensure successful strategy implementation and market competitiveness. The GSM team seeks a proactive Supplier Commodity Manager for 'Passive, Discrete, and Logic (PD&L)' components. Responsibilities include developing and executing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships across technical, commercial, delivery, and quality aspects, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity, inventory management, and risk mitigation. You will lead negotiations on costs and lead-times, manage performance metrics, and influence supplier investments to meet Cisco's future needs.

Required Qualifications: 7+ years in supply chain, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts.

Preferred Qualifications: Strategic planning, relationship building, conflict resolution, influencing, collaboration, negotiation, change management, and expertise in supplier management and contracts.

At Cisco, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. We support learning and development at all career stages, embrace hybrid work, and encourage community engagement through resource organizations and volunteer opportunities. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all through innovative technology that connects and empowers communities. Join us to make a difference and be your authentic self!