Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the position

As an Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will work closely with team members to understand business requirements, negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions, and SLAs in strategic supplier agreements used globally across various Cisco functions and businesses. You will develop and maintain a category strategy that includes market/industry trends, business strategy, benchmarking, spend analysis, preferred supplier categorization, supplier performance, and optimization. You will be part of a Global Procurement Team, collaborating cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Security, Finance, Legal, and other business functions across Cisco's enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of suppliers and spend for a specific business unit.
• Own the end-to-end procurement process, including strategic sourcing, RFX, supplier and contract management, SOW negotiation, and contract drafting.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments, data analysis, and opportunity assessments.
• Support critical initiatives and transformation projects related to process improvement, business transformation, and acquisition integration.

Requirements

• 10+ years of validated experience related to strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Understanding of supplier/industry market trends within various procurement categories.
• Deep understanding of the End-to-End Procurement process and sourcing fundamentals.
• Ability to demonstrate core foundational skills in cost accounting, data management, presentation, and effective communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or another relevant field.
• Experience leading on sophisticated deals with cross-functional teams.
• Project management/multi-discipline experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible vacation time off policy.
• Sick time off policy with up to 160 hours available.
• Paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.