Responsible and accountable for the Commodity Strategy for Memory, Flash, and related storage technologies
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of supplier relationship management—including technical, commercial, delivery, and quality
Working closely with Global Planning and Fulfillment teams to track inventory, CT2R, and ensure continuity of supply
Managing quarterly negotiations of component cost and lead-times for Memory and Flash suppliers
Performance Management: Executive escalations/resolution, scorecards, and business reviews on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology, and Partnership
Proactively using data to assess issues, perform risk assessment, collaborate cross-functionally to develop mitigation proposals, and drive implementation to completion
Identifying, tracking, and collaborating on Market Indicators relevant to the Memory and Flash industry
Negotiating and driving all aspects/terms of legal settlements/agreements

Requirements

7+ years of sourcing, supply chain experience mgnt , memory sales
Analytical skills to build out cost models, forecasts etc.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment
Ability to build and execute sourcing strategy
Technical & commercial understanding of manufacturing processes of systems and component
Background in network / server industry
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes
Excellent skills in supplier management and contract review/management

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingsupply chain managementcost modelingforecastingsupplier managementcontract reviewmanufacturing processesdata analysisrisk assessmentnegotiation

Soft Skills

accountabilitycollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcross-functional teamworkperformance managementexecutive escalationrelationship managementalignment