Executive Assistant, VP, Procurement

Cisco

Executive Assistant supporting VP and Senior Director in Global Procurement Services. Managing calendars, travel arrangements, and special projects while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,200 - $146,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP and Senior Director with advanced, diversified administrative duties
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Manage calendars, organize and plan meetings, and coordinate logistics
Prepare travel briefings for international trips and domestic events
Act as a proxy/advisor for correspondence and approvals as authorized
Participate and develop relationships within Administrative/Executive Assistants network
Prepare and brief itineraries for large corporate events
Provide analytical support for special projects and research issues as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in administrative environment
A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a director level or above
Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, planning meetings, and coordinating travel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred: Past work experience in the high-tech industry, prior Cisco experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid time off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Optional 10 paid days per year to volunteer
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementmeeting planningtravel coordinationanalytical supportresearch

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationorganizational skillsadvisory skills