Mixed Signal & Timing Sourcing Commodity Manager
About The Position
The Mixed Signal & Timing Sourcing Commodity Manager will develop and implement commodity strategy for Cisco’s Mixed Signal and Timing technology. The role investigates and sources next-generation technology and serves as a subject-matter resource for engineering teams, aligning internal roadmaps with market realities. The manager collaborates with production operations, component engineers, design leads, and other stakeholders to drive value engineering from ideation through execution. The position provides technical expertise and market insights to support the development of networking products while balancing supply continuity, cost, and delivery excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
- Prior experience developing and implementing successful business strategies.
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of networking and communication technology, Mixed Signal and Timing technology, power development processes, and the current marketplace.
- Expertise in high-stakes negotiation.
- Ability to build positive relationships across internal and external teams.
- Master-level conflict resolution skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a hybrid, fast-paced corporate environment.
- Analytical mindset and ability to turn complex situations into clear, actionable solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and bring people together.
- Direct experience leading roadmap reviews between engineering teams and external suppliers.
- Prior experience with supply chain central operations, process improvement, and tool management.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commodity strategy for Mixed Signal and Timing technology.
- Investigate and source next-generation Mixed Signal and Timing technology.
- Serve as a go-to expert for engineering teams.
- Align and influence internal roadmaps so product strategy reflects market realities.
- Coordinate collaboration among production operations, component engineers, design leads, and other stakeholders.
- Drive value engineering from ideation through execution.
- Provide technical expertise and market insights to support the development of networking products.
- Balance supply continuity, cost, and delivery.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Paid personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Sick time off
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
