Application window is being extended, expected to close August 28th, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco Global Supplier Management (GSM) team is seeking a motivated Director to lead the Memory, SSD, CPU, and GPU commodity teams. You will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with multi-functional teams and suppliers. Your Impact The Global Supplier Management (GSM) Organization is an industry leader in sourcing and supplier management that enable sustained innovation and supply chain excellence. You will join a very motivated team that achieves record setting results and a fun group that helps each other be successful at work and play. Our team's focus is to drive innovation as well as outstanding cost, quality and delivery; in order to accomplish this, you will work very closely with constituents across Supply Base, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and Legal. Responsibilities Collaborate with Business Unit partners to understand long-term requirements. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build influence. Develop and implement strategies that align with overall corporate objectives Responsible for executing NPI sourcing strategy, and sustaining supplier management. Delivering on run-the-business objectives in support of Global Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and corporate strategies. Market sensing to build insight into short-term and long-term strategy shifts. Negotiation strategies for contracts, efficiency, supply and manufacturing agreements. Minimum Qualifications BA/BS or equivalent Technical or MS degree Demonstrated ability of leading and developing strong teams 10+ years of multi-functional experience in supply chain, sales or engineering Excellent presentation and communication skills including written, verbal, and listening skills Preferred Qualifications Strong analytical skills, understanding of specifications, performance metrics, fabrication processes, and applications of various types of GPU Knowledge of Memory, SSD, CPU, GPU market trends, suppliers and technological developments Brings a blend of commercial acumen with engineering problem-solving Solid experience with collaboration, communications, negotiations, facilitation, and contracts review. Adept at influencing decisions and developing solutions to complex business situations Solid grasp of supply chain management requirements at each phase of development and manufacturing process cycle Pay Range: 220300 USD - 279700 USD At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.