Description
The Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) team is seeking a motivated Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for PCB commodity.
You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organisation collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams.
We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI.
We work with industry-leading PCB suppliers to develop technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering cutting-edge technologies at a competitive price.
Your responsibilities include:
- Defining and setting strategic direction
- Collaborating with Business Unit partners to understand long-term requirements, mapping requirements into supply base offering, roadmap gap closure, and facilitating optimal component selection
- Implementing sourcing decisions, risk assessment/mitigation, and alternate technical solution development
- Managing large, complex programs consisting of multiple locations and Business Units
- Resolving large-scale project issues and managing partner concerns within Cisco as necessary
International travel might be required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience, potentially combining engineering design with business strategy experience
- Experience in PCB product manufacturing, laminate technology, and industry experience
- Technical knowledge relevant to PCB technologies (Line Card, Backplane, Rigid/Flex/HDI, Laminates, Glass cloth)
Preferred qualifications include:
- Extensive business strategy and implementation knowledge
- Technical and business-related problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills
- Experience with the PCB tech ecosystem
In terms of compensation, the starting salary range for this position in the U.S. and/or Canada is $143,100.00 to $185,900.00, reflecting the projected salary range for new hires in this position, excluding incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.
Benefits for U.S. employees 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.