Cisco
Partner Sourcing Manager - Hybrid
$135K–$219K
San Jose, California, US +2 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, US
Austin, Texas, US
Guadalajara, Mexico - Experience
- 8+ years in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
About the job
Develops and executes sourcing strategies for Cisco products by managing manufacturing partners, negotiating costs and terms, and improving supply-chain performance.
What you'll do
- Lead sourcing strategies and new-business awards in partnership with operations and business units.
- Manage EMS, OEM, and ODM partner relationships and negotiate cost, contract terms, and performance metrics.
- Drive sourcing-process improvements, including dual sourcing, specification changes, and product-move sourcing reviews.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Knowledge of sourcing practices, advanced negotiation, and the EMS, OEM, and ODM supply-base industry.
- Ability to proactively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Significant and diverse management experience preferred.
Pay
$150,400.00 to $190,600.00 (base salary); $150,400.00 - $219,200.00 (base salary); $134,800.00 - $200,400.00 (base salary)
Tools
Should Cost models, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI focus
Use AI proactively to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability.
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