Sourcing Commodity Manager

The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organization at Cisco is seeking a motivated Sourcing Commodity Manager for 'Organic IC substrates/interposers'. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years in Supply Chain/Commodity Management, with proven experience sourcing/running advanced IC package substrates (FCBGA) within 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; 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick time)
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Salary Range: $144,100.00 - $182,200.00