Supplier Commodity Manager
Core
Drive commodity strategy and supply-base execution for Enclosure and Thermal components, managing supplier relationships, cost, quality, and delivery to support Cisco's innovation and supply chain excellence.
Role type
Senior Supplier Commodity Manager
Builds
Enclosure and Thermal component supply chain solutions for Cisco's global product portfolio
Domain
Technology hardware supply chain (Enclosures and Thermal management)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, strategic negotiation, cost and lead-time management, inventory planning, risk assessment, contract management, market trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Conflict resolution, change management, influencing complex business decisions, building positive internal/external relationships
Technologies
MPAs, MOUs, Capacity agreements, VMI agreements
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short, mid, and long-term commodity strategies; manage quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead-times; track inventory and ensure continuity of supply; manage performance reviews and executive escalations; identify and mitigate supply risks using data; negotiate legal settlement agreements; drive supplier investments for future requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
