Mixed Signal & Timing Sourcing Commodity Manager
About The Position
The Mixed Signal & Timing Sourcing Commodity Manager is part of Cisco’s Global Supplier Management Strategic Sourcing team. The role develops and implements commodity strategy for Mixed Signal and Timing technology, investigates and sources next-generation technology, and serves as a subject matter expert for engineering teams. The manager aligns and influences internal roadmaps so product strategy reflects market realities. Working with production operations, component engineers, design leads, suppliers, and other stakeholders, the role drives value engineering from ideation through execution. It provides technical expertise and market insight 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, building positive relationships across internal and external teams, and conflict resolution.
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 the 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 on relevant technology and markets.
- Align and influence internal roadmaps with market realities.
- Coordinate with production operations, component engineers, design leads, and other stakeholders.
- Drive value engineering from initial ideation through final execution.
- Provide technical expertise and market insights to support development of networking products.
- Maintain a balance between supply continuity, cost, and delivery excellence.
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 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- 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 Cisco restricted stock unit grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
