Cisco
Sourcing Commodity Manager - Optics&Photonics Optical-Interconnects
$135K–$219K
San Jose, California, US +1 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, US
Taipei, Taiwan - Experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience; may combine engineering design with business strategy or supply chain experience.
- Education
- MS (or equivalent) in technical subjects
About the job
Leads sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for optical interconnects and passive optical components used in communications and networking products.
What you'll do
- Translate product requirements into sourcing decisions, assess supply risks, and identify alternate technical solutions.
- Manage supplier relationships through development and NPI, including technical, commercial, prototype-delivery, and quality matters.
- Negotiate development agreements and coordinate roadmap reviews with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- MS (or equivalent) in technical subjects
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of optical technologies and fabrication processes, including III-V, SiPhotonics, PLCs, fiber arrays, and optical communication systems
- Deep expertise in components used in optical communications and networking systems, and knowledge of the industry and its ecosystem
Nice to have
- Technical and business-related problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills
Pay
$150,400.00 to $190,600.00 USD base salary; $150,400.00 - $219,200.00 USD base salary; $134,800.00 - $200,400.00 USD base salary
Tools
III-V, SiPhotonics, PLCs
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