Hybrid Supplier Commodity Manager – Memory

at Cisco

• Job title: Supplier Commodity Manager – Memory
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $128,000 - $162,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Supplier Commodity Manager for Memory and Flash technologies driving commodity strategy at Cisco. Managing supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration for optimal performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the Commodity Strategy for Memory, Flash, and related storage technologies
• Responsible and accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management—including technical, commercial, delivery, and quality
• Working closely with Global Planning and Fulfillment teams to track inventory, CT2R, and ensure continuity of supply
• Managing quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead-times for Memory and Flash suppliers
• Performance Management: Executive escalations/resolution, scorecards, and business reviews on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology, and Partnership
• Proactively using data to assess issues, perform risk assessment, collaborate cross-functionally to develop mitigation proposals, and drive implementation to completion
• Identifying, tracking, and collaborating on Market Indicators relevant to the Memory and Flash industry
• Negotiating and driving all aspects/terms of legal settlements/agreements

Requirements

• 7+ years of sourcing, supply chain experience mgnt , memory sales
• Analytical skills to build out cost models, forecasts etc.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment
• Ability to build and execute sourcing strategy
• Technical & commercial understanding of manufacturing processes of systems and component
• Background in network / server industry
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes
• Excellent skills in supplier management and contract review/management

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 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
• flexible vacation time off program
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
• 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