Supplier Commodity Manager
Core
Develop and execute commodity strategy for optics components, managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and market trends to ensure competitive cost, quality, and delivery for Cisco.
Role type
Senior IC supplier commodity manager (optics)
Builds
Optics component supply base and strategic sourcing programs
Domain
Technology hardware (optics) + Supply Chain Management
Required skills
supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost benchmarking, market trend analysis, strategic planning, conflict resolution, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
optics industry experience, MBA, advanced contract review expertise
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Manage quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead-times; benchmark industry for competitive value; manage all aspects of supplier relationships (technical, commercial, contractual, delivery, quality); negotiate and execute Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs) and legal settlements (MOU, VMI); identify and track market indicators and anticipate market transitions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
