Sourcing Commodity Manager - PCB
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 position works closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop the next generation of Products, including AI. The role involves working with industry-leading PCB suppliers to develop technology roadmaps aligned with Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering cutting-edge technologies at a competitive price. The individual will provide industry (PCB, sub-tiers) knowledge 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 facilitate 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)
- Flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
- Cisco restricted stock units
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
