Sourcing Commodity Manager

Meet the Team

The Mechanical Sourcing team is searching for an exceptional individual with a blend of thermal and mechanical knowledge to join our ranks. In this role, you’ll play a key part in formulating and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that will shape our product offerings. This is a global position, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders and suppliers across the world and influence our sourcing strategy on an international scale.

As a pivotal contributor to the Internet of Everything, your work in sourcing thermal and mechanical components will directly impact how people work, live, play, and learn. You’ll be part of a supportive team that thrives on collaboration, prepared to address new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. But don’t worry, you’ll be part of a supportive team that thrives on collaboration.

Your Impact

• Supplier Selection and Value Optimization: Drive supplier engagement, negotiation, and selection to secure the highest quality thermal and mechanical components that align with Cisco’s stringent standards for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with Cisco's suppliers, engineers, product managers, and quality teams to drive innovation in thermal and mechanical solutions, integrating sourcing strategies that push technological boundaries while meeting product timelines and budgetary goals.
• Team Engagement: Join a close-knit, high-energy team that includes experts with diverse talents and interests. We value each other’s unique contributions and foster an environment of mutual support and growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong expertise in the thermal industry with mechanical industry knowledge, able to understand relevant manufacturing processes and procedures.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in a technical or commercial field.
• Executive-level influence: Experience working effectively with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to drive alignment and decision-making.
• High proficiency in negotiation, ensuring competitive advantage and high satisfaction for Cisco’s customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team-oriented and people-focused, with strong interpersonal skills to inspire collaboration and influence across diverse groups.
• Passionate about contributing fresh ideas, using data to inform decisions, taking initiative to learn, and adapting positively to change.
• Demonstrates leading constructive discussions, taking ownership, managing emotions with empathy, and supporting team growth.
• Ability to understand customer needs, leverage digital tools, improve processes, and align decisions with business strategy.