Sourcing Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and execute commodity strategies for silicon solutions, balancing supply continuity, cost, and delivery while driving value engineering.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (semiconductors)
Builds
Next-generation silicon solutions for Cisco hardware infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor industry / Hardware infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
commodity strategy development, semiconductor manufacturing knowledge, microprocessor technology expertise, technology risk rating, roadmap orchestration
Preferred skills
negotiation, conflict resolution, supply chain operations, semiconductor component quality management, IEEE/ITU standards familiarity
Technologies
microprocessor architecture, semiconductor manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies for silicon solutions, Investigate and source next-generation chip technology, Align and influence engineering teams on product roadmaps and strategic initiatives, Provide technical expertise and market trend analysis to internal partners, Drive value engineering through proactive ideation and cross-functional execution, Lead and orchestrate roadmap reviews to ensure alignment between business requirements and supplier capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
