Supplier Commodity Manager for High Power Lasers, Pump Lasers, CW Lasers, ELSFP

The Supplier Commodity Manager for High Power Lasers, Pump Lasers, CW Lasers, ELSFP is a hybrid role based twice a week in the Cisco Office.

You will join the Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organisation, an industry leader in sourcing and supplier management that enables sustained innovation and supply chain excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing commodity strategies
• Managing supplier relationships, including technical, commercial, delivery, and quality aspects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Global Planning and Fulfillment, to track inventory and ensure continuity of supply
• Negotiating component costs and lead times
• Managing performance, including executive escalations and scorecards
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Identifying market trends and transitions
• Negotiating and driving all aspects of legal settlements and agreements
• Influencing suppliers to invest in Cisco's future requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of cross-functional supply chain experience in commodity management
• Excellent supplier management skills
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills
• Ability to develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term strategies
• Strong experience with collaboration, communications, negotiations, facilitation, and change management

Cisco offers a range of benefits, including 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.

The starting salary range for this position is $134,800.00 to $170,900.00, and individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.