Senior Director, EMS and ODM Sourcing & Supplier Management
About The Position
As the Senior Director of EMS and ODM Sourcing & Supplier Management, you will define and lead Cisco’s global strategy across EMS/ODM/JDM partners and electro-mechanical commodities. This role connects supply chain, engineering, and product strategy, shaping how Cisco scales and delivers at a global level. You will be responsible for building and evolving a high-performing organization that drives strategic partner engagement, cost leadership, and long-term supply resilience. As a key member of the Global Supplier Management leadership team, you will influence enterprise priorities and enable Cisco’s growth across diverse product portfolios. This role leads EMS/ODM partner sourcing and electro-mechanical commodity strategy, requiring both strategic vision and domain expertise to influence product direction, cost, and supply continuity. You are a strategic and highly collaborative executive with a strong track record of building high-impact teams and delivering results in complex, fast paced environments. You bring product level thinking and operate effectively connecting technology, supply chain, and business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management with increasing leadership responsibility
- Strong understanding of EMS and ODM/JDM ecosystems and manufacturing models
- Deep expertise in EMS and ODM ecosystem, operation, performance and cost management
- Deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems and their role within complex hardware products
- Strong business acumen with the ability to define strategy, translate it into execution and measurable outcomes
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional and executive team members, including Engineering, Finance, and Operations
- Exceptional leadership and talent development capabilities, with a focus on building diverse, high-performing teams
- Skilled negotiator with experience structuring strategic supplier agreements aligned to long-term goals, building strong credibility in the industry
- Data-driven decision maker with a strong focus on metrics, accountability, and impact
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of experience leading global teams and organizations
- Experience managing electro-mechanical commodities within complex hardware or technology environments
- Financial and cost modeling expertise, proven record on successful complex negotiations; overall focus on driving margin and competitiveness
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global partner sourcing strategy across EMS and ODM/JDM ecosystems
- Define and implement the electro-mechanical commodity strategy, aligning supplier capabilities across Enclosure, Thermal and Packaging with Cisco’s product and technology roadmap.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across partner management and product costing
- Drive strategic supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance management
- Partner closely with Engineering to influence product design for cost, manufacturability, performance, and supply continuity
- Advance supply chain transformation initiatives to enable scale, agility, and new business models
- Lead cross-functional alignment and change management across internal teams and external partners
- Deliver cost leadership through robust modeling, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
