Description
The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organisation at Cisco is seeking a motivated Supplier Commodity Manager for Enclosure and Thermal Commodity. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organisation collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing Commodity Strategies and managing supplier relationships
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to track inventory, manage lead times, and ensure continuity of supply
- Negotiating component costs and lead times with suppliers
- Managing performance metrics and executive escalations
- Proactively identifying and mitigating risks
- Influencing suppliers to invest in Cisco's future requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- 10+ years of cross-functional Supply Chain experience
- Ability to develop and execute short, mid, and long-term strategies
- Expertise in building positive relationships internally and externally, and conflict resolution
- Adept at influencing decisions and developing solutions to complex business situations
- Strong experience with collaboration, communications, negotiations, facilitation, and change management
At Cisco, you will be part of a team that is revolutionising how data and infrastructure connect and protect organisations in the AI era. The company has a global network of doers and experts, and opportunities to grow and build are limitless.