Sr. Supplier Commodity Manager, Server CPU

What You'll Do

Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) team is seeking a motivated Sr. Supplier Commodity Manager for Server CPU's. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities include :

• Set and drive strategic direction for Cisco's Server CPU commodity
• Partner closely with and influence the engineering leadership team on strategy and sourcing decisions for new designs.
• Build effective supplier relationships including technical, commercial, delivery and quality.
• Anticipate, Identify, and track appropriate market tendencies and transitions

Who You'll Work With

The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organization is an industry leader in sourcing and supplier management that enable sustained innovation and supply chain excellence.

You will join a very motivated team that achieves record setting results and a fun group that helps each other be successful at work and play.

Our team focus is to drive innovation as well as outstanding cost, quality and delivery; in order to accomplish this, you will work very closely with constituents across Supply Base, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and Legal.

Who You Are

You possess a combination of technical experience, and strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills, aren't intimidated by titles and can work with people toward a shared goal.

You'll use your ability to influence, both inside and outside Cisco, to make sure we implement our strategy.

• BA or BS Degree Graduate degree preferred
• Ten plus years of cross-functional supply chain experience
• Five plus years of experience with Server CPU technology (Supply base, Cost Modeling & TCO)
• Five plus years of experience in supplier management, commercial negotiation, and contracts
• Excellent presentation and communication skills including written, verbal, and listening skills
• Strong experience with collaboration, communications, negotiations, facilitation, and contracts review
• Adept at influencing decisions and developing solutions to complex business situations
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management requirements at each phase of development and manufacturing process cycle
• Ability to work across boundaries, earning trust, taking risk and being inclusive is highly valued
• International travel required

Why Cisco?

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