Sourcing Commodity Manager (Hyrbid)
About The Position
Cisco’s Global Supplier Management organization is seeking a Sourcing Commodity Manager for organic IC substrates and interposers. The role develops and executes long-term sourcing strategies, manages supplier qualification and commercial agreements, and collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support innovation and supply chain excellence. The position works closely with Supply Base, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Legal, Operations, and OSAT partners, with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and technology. The role is hybrid and based in a Cisco office twice a week. The application window is expected to close on November 13, 2026.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in supply chain or commodity management, including 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.
- Proven ability to develop should-cost models and challenge supplier cost structures, with strong data analytics and reporting capabilities.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating high-stakes commercial contracts and supply agreements.
- Exceptional track record of accomplishing multi-horizon strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration, and leading complex change management initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal communication, relationship leadership, and negotiation skills; ability to influence stakeholders and work toward shared goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term organic IC substrate strategies, 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, including RFQ/RFI processes, technical design-rule reviews, first article inspections, and qualification builds.
- Build and maintain should-cost and Total Cost of Ownership models covering layer counts, panel utilization, process flows, material content, and yield losses.
- Lead negotiations on pricing, NRE/tooling, lead times, and allocation; draft and finalize commercial agreements such as MPA, MOU, capacity, and VMI agreements.
- Mitigate upstream material risks involving build-up dielectric films, glass cloth, and copper foil.
- Drive quality and yield improvements using 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, aligning stakeholders on cost, quality, delivery, and technology.
- Influence stakeholders inside and outside Cisco, negotiate with suppliers, and lead cross-functional collaboration toward 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
- Employee birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
- Paid volunteer time
- Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
