Cisco · 1 month ago
Sourcing Commodity Manager - Thermal/Mechanical (Hybrid)
San Jose, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that has been innovating for over 40 years. The Sourcing Commodity Manager will play a key role in formulating and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for thermal and mechanical components, collaborating with global stakeholders to enhance product offerings.
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Responsibilities
Drive supplier engagement, negotiation, and selection to secure the highest quality thermal and mechanical components that align with Cisco’s stringent standards for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Partner with Cisco's suppliers, engineers, product managers, and quality teams to drive innovation in thermal and mechanical solutions, integrating sourcing strategies that push technological boundaries while meeting product timelines and budgetary goals
Join a close-knit, high-energy team that includes experts with diverse talents and interests
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in the thermal industry with mechanical industry knowledge, able to understand relevant manufacturing processes and procedures
BA/BS degree or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience in a technical or commercial field
Executive-level influence: Experience working effectively with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to drive alignment and decision-making
High proficiency in negotiation, ensuring competitive advantage and high satisfaction for Cisco's customers
Preferred
Team-oriented and people-focused, with strong interpersonal skills to inspire collaboration and influence across diverse groups
Passionate about contributing fresh ideas, using data to inform decisions, taking initiative to learn, and adapting positively to change
Demonstrates leading constructive discussions, taking ownership, managing emotions with empathy, and supporting team growth
Ability to understand customer needs, leverage digital tools, improve processes, and align decisions with business strategy
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
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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