• The Sourcing Commodity Manager (SCM) for wafer foundry suppliers is responsible for managing the end-to-end supplier relationship and performance related to wafer foundry components
• This role ensures supply continuity, cost optimization, quality compliance, and alignment with Cisco's supplier policies
• The SCM will collaborate closely with wafer foundry suppliers to drive innovation, efficiency, and compliance with Cisco's standards
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for wafer foundry suppliers to meet business requirements
• Manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and compliance with Cisco's ESG standards
• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and enablement processes in coordination with procurement and supply chain teams
• Negotiate contracts with wafer foundry suppliers to optimize cost and mitigate risks
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve supplier-related issues and support new product introductions

Ensure compliance with Cisco's supplier policies, responsible procurement guidelines, and corporate social responsibility standards

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience working in a semiconductor wafer foundry with deep knowledge of the industry
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures in a foundry is highly important
• 10+ years of cross-functional supply chain experience including sourcing, operations, or related fields
• Strong executive presence and ability to clearly and concisely communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work across boundaries, earning trust, taking risks and being inclusive is highly valued

International travel to visit suppliers is required; at least 2 times a year

• The starting salary range posted for this position is $187,300.00 to $237,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits
• Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training
• The full salary range for certain locations is listed below
• For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance

• Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
• 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next
• 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
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation
• For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target
• Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid
• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined

Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements