Sourcing Commodity Manager - PCB

Cisco•San Jose, CA

3d•$140,800 - $210,500

About The Position

The Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) team is seeking a motivated Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for the PCB commodity. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. The team works closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop next-generation products, including those for AI. They engage with industry-leading PCB suppliers to develop technology roadmaps aligned with Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, aiming to deliver cutting-edge technologies at a competitive price. The role requires providing industry knowledge (PCB, sub-tiers) and understanding of market trends (cost, technology, supply chain design, etc.).

Requirements

BS or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience (could be a combination of engineering design with business strategy experience).
PCB product manufacturing, Laminate technology, and industry experience is a must.
Technical knowledge relevant to PCB technologies (Line Card, Backplane, Rigid/Flex/HDI, Laminates, Glass cloth).

Nice To Haves

Extensive business strategy and implementation knowledge is required.
Technical and business-related problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills.
Having a strong experience with PCB tech/ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Define and set strategic direction.
Collaborate with Business Unit partners to understand long-term requirements, mapping requirements into supply base offerings, roadmap gap closure, and facilitating optimal component selection.
Responsible for implementing sourcing decisions, risk assessment/mitigation, and alternate technical solution development.
Be responsible for large, complex programs consisting of multiple locations and Business Units.
Independently resolve large-scale project issues and manage appropriate partner concerns within Cisco as necessary.
International travel might be required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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)