Supplier Commodity Manager - PCB Sub-Tier Laminates

About the role

Cisco is hiring a Supplier Commodity Manager in Taipei to develop and run commodity strategies for assigned technologies, including PCB sub-tier laminates, working closely with engineering, operations and business units. The role covers supplier relationships, negotiation, supply chain operations and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for assigned technologies through cross-functional collaboration.
• Build executive-level supplier relationships and run data-driven Supplier Business Reviews covering cost, quality, technology and sustainability.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations: capacity planning, material delivery, inventory lifecycle and return-to-vendor processes.
• Lead quarterly cost reduction initiatives, manage the RFQ process, validate supplier data and execute award splits.
• Negotiate Master Purchase Agreements, Statements of Work and other binding contracts with the legal team.
• Track industry trends and price fluctuations, produce sensing reports and mitigate geopolitical or supply chain disruption risks.
• Lead qualification and ramp-up of alternate non-China manufacturing sites and ensure supplier compliance with GHG, Responsible Minerals and RBA standards.
• Identify multi-sourcing opportunities, document open financial liabilities such as Advance Purchases and Risk Buys, and drive lead-time reduction.
• Lead organizational initiatives and draft executive-level supplier white papers.

Required profile

• BS or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in PCB commodity sub-tier laminate management, supply chain operations and supplier management.
• Experience evaluating market trends of PCB and laminate and turning them into business outcomes.

Preferred qualifications

• Extensive business strategy and implementation knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills.
• Relevant certifications in contract management or supply chain.
• Thorough understanding of commodity markets and price fluctuations.