Supplier Commodity Manager - Enclosure and Thermal

About the role

Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) is looking for a Supplier Commodity Manager for its Enclosure and Thermal commodity. The role sits within a highly motivated, cross-functional team that works closely with Supply Base, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing and Legal, and collaborates with suppliers and partner supply chain organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the commodity strategy and the supply base, and drive supplier relationship management across technical, commercial, delivery and quality aspects
• Work with Global planning and fulfillment teams to track inventory, CT2R and ensure continuity of supply, including lead time management, strategic inventory planning and purchase proposals
• Manage quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead times
• Run performance management: executive escalations and resolutions, scorecards and business reviews on cost, quality, delivery, technology and partnership
• Use data to assess issues and risks, collaborate cross-functionally and propose mitigation plans
• Identify and track market indicators for the assigned industry and anticipate market trends
• Negotiate and manage terms of legal settlements and agreements such as MPAs, MOUs, capacity agreements and VMI agreements
• Influence suppliers' investments to meet Cisco's future requirements

Required profile

• 10+ years of cross-functional supply chain experience
• Ability to develop and execute short, mid- and long-term strategies
• Strong internal and external relationship building, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Experience collaborating, communicating, facilitating and managing change
• Comfortable working across boundaries, earning trust, taking risk and being inclusive

Required skills

• Supplier management
• Contract review and management