Partner Sourcing Manager

Cisco

Partner Sourcing Manager responsible for strategic sourcing and partner management in Cisco's supply chain operations. Developing solutions and overseeing complex negotiations for optimal efficiency.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,600 - $182,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a key business partner to Global Manufacturing Operations, Product Operations, and various Business Units
Develop, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with our EMS, OEM, and ODM partners
Deliver comprehensive supply chain partner solutions for both new and sustaining Cisco Product Segments
Drive continuous improvement of our overall Sourcing Strategy
Build and nurture positive relationships with leadership teams across multiple functions
Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills
Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies
Lead complex negotiations with partners
Leverage data-driven insights from 'Should Cost' models and market intelligence
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Sourcing processes and strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management
Bachelor’s Degree required
Strong foundational knowledge of sourcing practices and advanced negotiation strategies
Validated knowledge of the EMS, OEM, and ODM supply base industry
Understanding of supply chain management requirements across all phases of the product development and manufacturing process cycle
Excellent communication skills (presentation, written, verbal)
Demonstrated ability to proactively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
paid time away includes 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingcommodity managementpartner managementsupply chain managementnegotiation strategiesdata-driven insightsShould Cost modelsmarket intelligencesourcing practicesoperational scalability

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationpresentation skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship managementproactive problem-solvingstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvement