Supplier commodity manager - Memory (Hyrbid)

Cisco•San Jose, CA

11d•$128,000 - $162,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organization is an industry leader in sourcing and supplier management that enables sustained innovation and supply chain excellence. You will join a very motivated team that achieves record‑setting results and a fun group that helps each other be successful at work and play. Our team’s focus is to drive innovation as well as outstanding cost, quality, and delivery; to accomplish this, you will work very closely with constituents across Supply Base, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Legal. You possess a combination of business experience and strong interpersonal communication and relationship‑ management skills, aren’t intimidated by titles, and can work with people toward a shared goal. You'll use your ability to influence, both inside and outside Cisco, to ensure we successfully implement our strategy. Your top negotiation skills are used daily so that Cisco is ambitious in the marketplace and our customers love our products. Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) is seeking a motivated Supplier Commodity Manager for Memory and Flash technologies. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers. Responsible and accountable for the Commodity Strategy for Memory, Flash, and related storage technologies and for enabling that strategy across the supply base Responsible and accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management—including technical, commercial, delivery, and quality—while working across partner supply‑ chain organizations such as Technology & Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Operations Working closely with Global Planning and Fulfillment teams to track inventory, CT2R, and ensure continuity of supply across Memory and Flash components; this includes lead‑time management, Strategic Inventory Planning, sophisticated purchase proposals, and similar activities Managing quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead‑times for Memory and Flash suppliers Performance Management: Executive escalations/resolution, scorecards, and business reviews on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology, and Partnership Proactively using data to assess issues, perform risk assessment, collaborate cross‑functionally to develop mitigation proposals, and drive implementation to completion Identifying, tracking, and collaborating on Market Indicators relevant to the Memory and Flash industry, anticipating technology and market transitions Negotiating and driving all aspects/terms of legal settlements/agreements such as MPAs, MOUs, Capacity Agreements, VMI agreements, and others Influencing suppliers to invest in capabilities and technologies that meet Cisco’s future Memory and Flash requirements

Requirements

7+ years of sourcing, supply chain experience mgnt , memory sales.
Analytical skills to build out cost models, forecasts etc.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment.
Ability to build and execute sourcing strategy.
Technical & commercial understanding of manufacturing processes of systems and component.

Nice To Haves

Background in network / server industry.
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes.
Excellent skills in supplier management and contract review/management.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the Commodity Strategy for Memory, Flash, and related storage technologies and for enabling that strategy across the supply base
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management—including technical, commercial, delivery, and quality—while working across partner supply‑ chain organizations such as Technology & Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Operations
Working closely with Global Planning and Fulfillment teams to track inventory, CT2R, and ensure continuity of supply across Memory and Flash components; this includes lead‑time management, Strategic Inventory Planning, sophisticated purchase proposals, and similar activities
Managing quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead‑times for Memory and Flash suppliers
Performance Management: Executive escalations/resolution, scorecards, and business reviews on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology, and Partnership
Proactively using data to assess issues, perform risk assessment, collaborate cross‑functionally to develop mitigation proposals, and drive implementation to completion
Identifying, tracking, and collaborating on Market Indicators relevant to the Memory and Flash industry, anticipating technology and market transitions
Negotiating and driving all aspects/terms of legal settlements/agreements such as MPAs, MOUs, Capacity Agreements, VMI agreements, and others
Influencing suppliers to invest in capabilities and technologies that meet Cisco’s future Memory and Flash requirements

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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

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