Sourcing Commodity Manager (Hyrbid)

Cisco•Maynard, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) is seeking a Sourcing Commodity Manager for organic IC substrates and interposers. The role is part of a collaborative, high-impact organization focused on innovation and strong cost, quality, and delivery outcomes. It works closely with suppliers and cross-functional partners across areas including Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Legal, Operations, and OSAT partners. The manager will develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for organic IC substrates, including dual-sourcing, capacity reservation, and strategic supply agreements. The role assesses potential suppliers, leads qualification, develops should-cost and Total Cost of Ownership models, negotiates commercial terms, and manages agreements. It also addresses upstream material risks, drives quality and yield improvement, supports ramp planning and technical data sharing, and leads supplier business reviews and executive-level issue management.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in Supply Chain or Commodity Management.
Proven experience sourcing or managing advanced IC package substrates (FCBGA) in the semiconductor, networking, or optical sectors.
Deep understanding of substrate technologies, including ABF-type dielectrics, core stack-ups, glass-fiber-reinforced cores, and mSAP/SAP fine-line processing.
Expertise in advanced substrate supplier landscapes, global capacity, and Capex cycles.
Experience developing should-cost models and challenging supplier cost structures.
Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities.
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating high-stakes commercial contracts and supply agreements.
Demonstrated ability to accomplish multi-horizon strategies, drive cross-functional collaboration, and lead complex change-management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for organic IC substrates, including dual-sourcing, capacity reservation, and strategic supply agreements.
Identify and assess new suppliers based on technology roadmaps, yield maturity, financial health, and scalable capacity.
Lead supplier qualification, from RFQ/RFI and technical design-rule reviews through first article inspection and qualification builds.
Build and maintain should-cost and Total Cost of Ownership models that account for layer counts, panel utilization, process flows, material content, and yield losses.
Lead negotiations for pricing, NRE and tooling, lead times, and allocation.
Draft and finalize complex commercial agreements, including MPA, MOU, capacity, and VMI agreements.
Mitigate upstream material risks, including risks related to build-up dielectric films, glass cloth, and copper foil.
Drive quality and yield improvements through data-driven scorecards, 8D corrective actions, and DPPM targets.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and OSAT partners on ramp planning, incoming inspection, and technical data sharing, including warpage and coplanarity.
Manage quarterly business reviews and executive-level critical issues, ensuring alignment on Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Technology (CQDT).
Influence internal and external stakeholders to implement sourcing strategy and achieve shared goals.

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
Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid day off for employee's birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Paid personal wellness days
Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees
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 Cisco restricted stock unit grants