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NVIDIA is looking for a Director to lead our System Memory Sourcing for the products across multiple business units. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing - with the GPU acting as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company", and we're looking to grow our company with the smartest people in the world. Want to make a difference? Come join our team! This System Memory Sourcing Director will be a transformative leader who can develop, deliver, and implement comprehensive commodity strategies. You are a recognized leader, with executive contacts throughout the industry, and have experience leading sourcing for large scale enterprise segments. As a global commodity management professional, you demonstrate strong analytical abilities to guide decisions, are highly collaborative and have both an eye for business and technical experience in the Memory industry. You will have successfully transformed commodity management teams, led supplier engagements, and have provided outstanding value to other operations and engineering teams. What you'll be doing: * Build a strategy and vision for NVIDIA's Memory commodity management team. Incorporate internal and external ideas to establish a robust sourcing team. * Collaborate with and influence leaders across various cross-functional organizations, collaborators, suppliers on a regular basis; coordinate engagement with the entire ecosystem to determine technical and business requirements for highly complex business areas and product categories. * Drive multi-year sourcing strategy and partnership engagement to support NVIDIA's fast growth business requirements while optimizing costs and ensuring continuity of supply. * Manage partnership with suppliers to drive innovation and improvement, transform capabilities and proactively assess risk and impact of change. * Be responsible for cost negotiation and continuity of supply and partner with planning and materials team to optimize supply chain for this critical category. * Drive business impact by applying subject matter expertise in procurement processes and policies, and market intelligence to develop and influence strategies cross-functionally. What we need to see: * 15+ overall years of strategic sourcing and high-tech industry experience or related field * 10+ years of leadership experience and demonstrated successful communications skills at executive level. * Extensive global sourcing leadership experience building and engaging global memory and storage suppliers * BA / BS degree (Masters preferred), or equivalent experience * Outstanding negotiation skills in executive supplier management * Excellent communications, teamwork, and influencing skills working with engineering, finance, business units, and other supply chain functions * High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail With competitive salaries and generous benefits packages, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers; we have some of the most thoughtful and dedicated people working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, our outstanding teams are rapidly growing. If you're creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, then we want to you on our team! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 28, 2025. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window is expected to close on December 19th, 2025. is a hybrid position with approximately 3+ days in office. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. 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. 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 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. Why Cisco? 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $159,800.00 to $202,300.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $159,800.00 - $232,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $141,700.00 - $206,400.00 * 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.

The application window is expected to close on December 16, 2025. NOTE: 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our customers! Your Impact As a Sourcing Commodity Manager, you will play a mission-critical role in enabling Cisco's next-generation and AI product roadmap. You'll partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to align supplier technologies with Cisco's strategy, drive sourcing decisions that balance innovation and cost, and ensure supplier readiness from early development through mass production. Your leadership will strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate NPI execution, and unlock competitive advantage through supplier performance, technology enablement, and operational excellence. Role Summary & Responsibilities Technology & Cross-Functional Alignment * Partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Operations, and Component Engineering to ensure suppliers align with Cisco's technology roadmap. * Lead technology roadmap reviews with suppliers: gather proposals, analyze technical and commercial trade-offs, and recommend solutions to Business Units. * Drive early supplier engagement for new products and ensure technical readiness. Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation * Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support innovation, cost competitiveness, resiliency, and flexibility. * Lead negotiations across NPI and mass-production pricing, quality, capacity, resiliency (including non-China enablement), NREs, IP protection, and contractual terms. Supplier Relationship & Issue Management * Serve as the primary point of escalation for supplier-related issues. * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement and business reviews. * Monitor supplier performance, development progress, and industry trends. * Hold suppliers accountable to NPI schedules and development milestones. NPI Execution & Program Leadership * Own supplier readiness for NPI: gather RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals, and present recommendations to stakeholders. * Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and engineering to remove development roadblocks and maintain project momentum. * Ensure material availability and support ramp-up from prototype to mass production. * Partner with Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure smooth transition into MP. Value Engineering & Second Sourcing * Lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost while preserving technical performance. * Identify and develop second-source strategies to strengthen competitiveness and supply flexibility. Supply Chain Resilience * Support geographic diversification and non-China manufacturing strategies. * Assess supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure continuity across product lifecycles. Business Reviews & Reporting * Prepare and deliver supplier business reviews covering technology readiness, NPI execution, cost, risk, and capacity. * Provide regular status updates on NPI and mass-production readiness to leadership. Operational Excellence * Maintain best-in-class cost performance from NPI through production. * Partner with Component Engineering on quality and supplier escalations. * Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization. * Define KPIs, enhance analytics, and implement data-driven decision frameworks. * Collaborate with Supply Chain Central Operations on tools, processes, and governance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on evolving business priorities Minimum Qualifications * 5+ years of technical experience in interconnect technologies (e.g., cable and connector design, manufacturing, and sourcing) * 5+ years of experience in cost negotiations, should-cost modeling, contract management, and obtaining quotations (RFQ/RFI process) from suppliers. * 5+ years of experience working with design engineering teams on developing New Product Introductions (NPI), developing strategic sourcing, developing suppliers and supplier management. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. * Experience supporting mass production ramp-up, enabling non-China manufacturing, and implementing tariff mitigation strategies is highly valuable * Experience with technology/component risk rating and mitigation plan * Expertise in supply chain operations. * Understanding of AI architecture and applications * Experience with high-density Twinax cables and, GPU systems, and rack-level integration, configured shipment, and deployment. * Working knowledge of interconnect engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, DFM/DFA, sheet metal and injection molding, material properties/science, dimensional tolerance analysis, corrosion resistance, water/dust ingress protection, signal integrity, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. * Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Why Cisco? 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $122,000.00 to $155,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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.

**The application window is expected to close on December 16, 2025.** NOTE: 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our customers! **Your Impact** As a Sourcing Commodity Manager, you will play a mission-critical role in enabling Cisco's next-generation and AI product roadmap. You'll partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to align supplier technologies with Cisco's strategy, drive sourcing decisions that balance innovation and cost, and ensure supplier readiness from early development through mass production. Your leadership will strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate NPI execution, and unlock competitive advantage through supplier performance, technology enablement, and operational excellence. **_Role Summary & Responsibilities_** **Technology & Cross-Functional Alignment** + Partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Operations, and Component Engineering to ensure suppliers align with Cisco's technology roadmap. + Lead technology roadmap reviews with suppliers: gather proposals, analyze technical and commercial trade-offs, and recommend solutions to Business Units. + Drive early supplier engagement for new products and ensure technical readiness. **Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation** + Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support innovation, cost competitiveness, resiliency, and flexibility. + Lead negotiations across NPI and mass-production pricing, quality, capacity, resiliency (including non-China enablement), NREs, IP protection, and contractual terms. **Supplier Relationship & Issue Management** + Serve as the primary point of escalation for supplier-related issues. + Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement and business reviews. + Monitor supplier performance, development progress, and industry trends. + Hold suppliers accountable to NPI schedules and development milestones. **NPI Execution & Program Leadership** + Own supplier readiness for NPI: gather RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals, and present recommendations to stakeholders. + Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and engineering to remove development roadblocks and maintain project momentum. + Ensure material availability and support ramp-up from prototype to mass production. + Partner with Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure smooth transition into MP. **Value Engineering & Second Sourcing** + Lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost while preserving technical performance. + Identify and develop second-source strategies to strengthen competitiveness and supply flexibility. **Supply Chain Resilience** + Support geographic diversification and non-China manufacturing strategies. + Assess supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure continuity across product lifecycles. **Business Reviews & Reporting** + Prepare and deliver supplier business reviews covering technology readiness, NPI execution, cost, risk, and capacity. + Provide regular status updates on NPI and mass-production readiness to leadership. **Operational Excellence** + Maintain best-in-class cost performance from NPI through production. + Partner with Component Engineering on quality and supplier escalations. + Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization. + Define KPIs, enhance analytics, and implement data-driven decision frameworks. + Collaborate with Supply Chain Central Operations on tools, processes, and governance. **Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on evolving business priorities** **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years of technical experience in interconnect technologies (e.g., cable and connector design, manufacturing, and sourcing) + 5+ years of experience in cost negotiations, should-cost modeling, contract management, and obtaining quotations (RFQ/RFI process) from suppliers. + 5+ years of experience working with design engineering teams on developing New Product Introductions (NPI), developing strategic sourcing, developing suppliers and supplier management. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. + Experience supporting mass production ramp-up, enabling non-China manufacturing, and implementing tariff mitigation strategies is highly valuable + Experience with technology/component risk rating and mitigation plan + Expertise in supply chain operations. + Understanding of AI architecture and applications + Experience with high-density Twinax cables and, GPU systems, and rack-level integration, configured shipment, and deployment. + Working knowledge of interconnect engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, DFM/DFA, sheet metal and injection molding, material properties/science, dimensional tolerance analysis, corrosion resistance, water/dust ingress protection, signal integrity, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. + Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. **Why Cisco?** 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $122,000.00 to $155,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

**_The application window is expected to close on: December 16, 2025._** _NOTE: 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our customers! **Your Impact** As a Sourcing Commodity Manager, you will play a mission-critical role in enabling Cisco's next-generation and AI product roadmap. You'll partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to align supplier technologies with Cisco's strategy, drive sourcing decisions that balance innovation and cost, and ensure supplier readiness from early development through mass production. Your leadership will strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate NPI execution, and unlock competitive advantage through supplier performance, technology enablement, and operational excellence. **Role Summary & Responsibilities** **Technology & Cross-Functional Alignment** + Partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Operations, and Component Engineering to ensure suppliers align with Cisco's technology roadmap. + Lead technology roadmap reviews with suppliers: gather proposals, analyze technical and commercial trade-offs, and recommend solutions to Business Units. + Drive early supplier engagement for new products and ensure technical readiness. **Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation** + Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support innovation, cost competitiveness, resiliency, and flexibility. + Lead negotiations across NPI and mass-production pricing, quality, capacity, resiliency (including non-China enablement), NREs, IP protection, and contractual terms. **Supplier Relationship & Issue Management** + Serve as the primary point of escalation for supplier-related issues. + Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement and business reviews. + Monitor supplier performance, development progress, and industry trends. + Hold suppliers accountable to NPI schedules and development milestones. **NPI Execution & Program Leadership** + Own supplier readiness for NPI: gather RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals, and present recommendations to stakeholders. + Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and engineering to remove development roadblocks and maintain project momentum. + Ensure material availability and support ramp-up from prototype to mass production. + Partner with Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure smooth transition into MP. **Value Engineering & Second Sourcing** + Lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost while preserving technical performance. + Identify and develop second-source strategies to strengthen competitiveness and supply flexibility. **Supply Chain Resilience** + Support geographic diversification and non-China manufacturing strategies. + Assess supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure continuity across product lifecycles. **Business Reviews & Reporting** + Prepare and deliver supplier business reviews covering technology readiness, NPI execution, cost, risk, and capacity. + Provide regular status updates on NPI and mass-production readiness to leadership. **Operational Excellence** + Maintain best-in-class cost performance from NPI through production. + Partner with Component Engineering on quality and supplier escalations. + Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization. + Define KPIs, enhance analytics, and implement data-driven decision frameworks. + Collaborate with Supply Chain Central Operations on tools, processes, and governance. **Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on evolving business priorities.** **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years of technical experience in interconnect technologies (e.g., cable and connector design, manufacturing, and sourcing) + 5+ years of experience in cost negotiations, should-cost modeling, contract management, and obtaining quotations (RFQ/RFI process) from suppliers. + 5+ years of experience working with design engineering teams on developing New Product Introductions (NPI), developing strategic sourcing, developing suppliers and supplier management. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. + Experience supporting mass production ramp-up, enabling non-China manufacturing, and implementing tariff mitigation strategies is highly valuable + Experience with technology/component risk rating and mitigation plan + Expertise in supply chain operations. + Understanding of AI architecture and applications + Experience with high-density Twinax cables and, GPU systems, and rack-level integration, configured shipment, and deployment. + Working knowledge of interconnect engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, DFM/DFA, sheet metal and injection molding, material properties/science, dimensional tolerance analysis, corrosion resistance, water/dust ingress protection, signal integrity, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. + Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. **Why Cisco?** 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on: December 16, 2025. NOTE: 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our customers! Your Impact As a Sourcing Commodity Manager, you will play a mission-critical role in enabling Cisco's next-generation and AI product roadmap. You'll partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to align supplier technologies with Cisco's strategy, drive sourcing decisions that balance innovation and cost, and ensure supplier readiness from early development through mass production. Your leadership will strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate NPI execution, and unlock competitive advantage through supplier performance, technology enablement, and operational excellence. Role Summary & Responsibilities Technology & Cross-Functional Alignment * Partner with Hardware Engineering, Product Operations, and Component Engineering to ensure suppliers align with Cisco's technology roadmap. * Lead technology roadmap reviews with suppliers: gather proposals, analyze technical and commercial trade-offs, and recommend solutions to Business Units. * Drive early supplier engagement for new products and ensure technical readiness. Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation * Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support innovation, cost competitiveness, resiliency, and flexibility. * Lead negotiations across NPI and mass-production pricing, quality, capacity, resiliency (including non-China enablement), NREs, IP protection, and contractual terms. Supplier Relationship & Issue Management * Serve as the primary point of escalation for supplier-related issues. * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement and business reviews. * Monitor supplier performance, development progress, and industry trends. * Hold suppliers accountable to NPI schedules and development milestones. NPI Execution & Program Leadership * Own supplier readiness for NPI: gather RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals, and present recommendations to stakeholders. * Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and engineering to remove development roadblocks and maintain project momentum. * Ensure material availability and support ramp-up from prototype to mass production. * Partner with Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure smooth transition into MP. Value Engineering & Second Sourcing * Lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost while preserving technical performance. * Identify and develop second-source strategies to strengthen competitiveness and supply flexibility. Supply Chain Resilience * Support geographic diversification and non-China manufacturing strategies. * Assess supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure continuity across product lifecycles. Business Reviews & Reporting * Prepare and deliver supplier business reviews covering technology readiness, NPI execution, cost, risk, and capacity. * Provide regular status updates on NPI and mass-production readiness to leadership. Operational Excellence * Maintain best-in-class cost performance from NPI through production. * Partner with Component Engineering on quality and supplier escalations. * Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization. * Define KPIs, enhance analytics, and implement data-driven decision frameworks. * Collaborate with Supply Chain Central Operations on tools, processes, and governance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on evolving business priorities. Minimum Qualifications * 5+ years of technical experience in interconnect technologies (e.g., cable and connector design, manufacturing, and sourcing) * 5+ years of experience in cost negotiations, should-cost modeling, contract management, and obtaining quotations (RFQ/RFI process) from suppliers. * 5+ years of experience working with design engineering teams on developing New Product Introductions (NPI), developing strategic sourcing, developing suppliers and supplier management. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. * Experience supporting mass production ramp-up, enabling non-China manufacturing, and implementing tariff mitigation strategies is highly valuable * Experience with technology/component risk rating and mitigation plan * Expertise in supply chain operations. * Understanding of AI architecture and applications * Experience with high-density Twinax cables and, GPU systems, and rack-level integration, configured shipment, and deployment. * Working knowledge of interconnect engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, DFM/DFA, sheet metal and injection molding, material properties/science, dimensional tolerance analysis, corrosion resistance, water/dust ingress protection, signal integrity, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. * Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Why Cisco? 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/30/2025 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our Customers! Provide industry (PCB, sub-tiers) knowledge and understanding of market trends (cost, technology, supply chain design, etc.,) Your Impact * Define and set strategic direction * Collaborate with Business Unit partners to understand the long term requirements, mapping requirements into supply base offering, roadmap gap closure and facilitate optimal component selection. * Responsible for implementing sourcing decisions, risk assessment/mitigation and alternate technical solution development. * Be responsible for large, complex programs consisting of multiple locations and Business Units. * Self-starter, that can independently resolve large-scale project issues and manage appropriate partner concerns within Cisco as necessary. * International travel might be required Required Qualifications: * BS or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience - Could be a combination of engineering design with business strategy experience * PCB product manufacturing, Laminate technology and industry experience is a must * Technical knowledge relevant to PCB technologies (Line Card, Backplane, Rigid/Flex/HDI, Laminates, Glass cloth) Preferred Qualifications: * Extensive business strategy and implementation knowledge is required * Technical and business-related problem solving skills * Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills * Having a strong experience with PCB tech/ecosystem **Why Cisco?** 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/30/2025 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 Technical Sourcing Commodity Manager for Interconnect commodity. You will join a highly impactful and dynamic organization collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers on early technology sensing and sourcing engagement across Cisco engineering teams. We work closely with hardware design engineering, component engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop the next generation of Products including AI. We work with the industry leading Interconnects suppliers to develop the technology roadmaps, aligned to Cisco's Next Generation Technology development, delivering the cut edge technologies at price. We take a lot of pride in developing these next generation technologies for our Customers! Provide industry (PCB, sub-tiers) knowledge and understanding of market trends (cost, technology, supply chain design, etc.,) Your Impact * Define and set strategic direction * Collaborate with Business Unit partners to understand the long term requirements, mapping requirements into supply base offering, roadmap gap closure and facilitate optimal component selection. * Responsible for implementing sourcing decisions, risk assessment/mitigation and alternate technical solution development. * Be responsible for large, complex programs consisting of multiple locations and Business Units. * Self-starter, that can independently resolve large-scale project issues and manage appropriate partner concerns within Cisco as necessary. * International travel might be required Required Qualifications: * BS or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience - Could be a combination of engineering design with business strategy experience * PCB product manufacturing, Laminate technology and industry experience is a must * Technical knowledge relevant to PCB technologies (Line Card, Backplane, Rigid/Flex/HDI, Laminates, Glass cloth) Preferred Qualifications: * Extensive business strategy and implementation knowledge is required * Technical and business-related problem solving skills * Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills * Having a strong experience with PCB tech/ecosystem Why Cisco? 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $140,800.00 - $210,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,200.00 - $186,700.00 * 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.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/30/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco's customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a challenging environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, leveraging portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to maximize revenue, margin, & deliver world-class products in a cost-effective and efficient manner. How CCO Drives the Business * Leverage innovative technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions * Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions * Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management * Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations Your Impact You will be a key part of the Components Central Operations (CCO) team, working with business leaders in CCO, Data & Analytics AI/ML Team, Supply Chain Transformation (SCT), and the larger Supply Chain Organization (SCO). The teams work collaboratively to set the supply chain strategies, craft, and drive the target business architecture, enable and scale operation activities through detailed program execution. These multi-functional teams work across all tracks within Supply Chain and externally to other corporate functions to advance the transformation capabilities of Cisco and our customers. As a CCO Program Manager, you will lead the AI implementation & execution for Components. The responsibilities include implementing AI project execution processes, planning and initiation of AI initiatives at various levels of completion, monitor progress and schedules of Components AI portfolio, communicate with project & program stakeholders, develop portfolio status reports, etc. Responsibilities Include * AI PMO Process Development: Developing AI project execution methodologies & PMO processes * AI Program Management: Oversee Components AI projects & use cases, focusing on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and delivery * Communications: Manage communication plan including setting expectations, internal and external communications, and reporting out in high-value meeting cadences with stakeholders * Stakeholder Partnership: Align with both technical and business teams to drive improvement to processes and procedures * Performance Measurement and Reporting: Develop performance metrics, monitor key performance indicators, and generate reports to effectively track progress, evaluate outcomes, and make informed decisions based on data You connect the dots, are resourceful, and proactive in delivering results in a matrixed, global company. People love working with you because you are authentic, a good listener, always give your best and proactively support others to do the same. You have strong portfolio/program management skills and are willing to lean in and help the team. You can multi-task, work with ambiguity, and adapt quickly to changing business needs and environmental conditions. You have exceptional attention to detail, demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgment and a pragmatic approach to decision making and problem solving. You build strong relationships with stakeholders and demonstrate effective interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to gain others confidence. Required Skills * 8+ years of experience in Portfolio & Program Management * Experience managing AI/ML projects & use cases, and developing project execution methodologies & PMO processes * Deployed models, agents, operational stages for AI enablement * Able to coach and train on best practices for AI/ML implementation Preferred Skills * Industry experience with Semiconductor or Manufacturing industry * Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and analytical skills * Experience working with cross-functional teams in a challenging environment * Nice to Have: AI/ML Basic Certification, PMP Certification, Monday.com experience Why Cisco? 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. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $146,100.00 to $190,300.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $146,100.00 - $229,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $133,200.00 - $221,400.00 * 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.

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital , G-Technology™, SanDisk and WD brands. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data. Job Description The Senior Strategic Sourcer will play a pivotal role in managing key supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across specific commodity categories. This is a principal level individual contributor role focused specifically on semiconductor commodities, reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction strategies, and commodity market analysis. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, maintain supply continuity, and enhance supplier performance. Leadership responsibilities include developing a contracting Center-of-Excellence accountable for driving continuous improvement in contracting and negotiation skills throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: Commodity Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective materials. Supplier Management: Manages strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, while driving value through strategic sourcing decisions. Aligns philosophical business partnership and working model across executive leadership at both companies. Evaluates supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Negotiation and Contracting: Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs). Develop and manage contracts to meet company objectives. Manages compliance to contracting terms and proactively develops and manages contracting metrics Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives within the commodity group. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. Market Analysis: Monitor commodity market trends and dynamics. Provide insights on pricing trends, potential supply risks, and opportunities for alternative sourcing. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align commodity sourcing with production needs and timelines. Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. Performance Reporting: Track key supplier and commodity performance metrics, including delivery lead times, quality metrics, and cost savings, and report on progress to senior leadership. Supplier Development: Work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and production schedules. Qualifications A minimum bachelor's degree in engineering + master's degree in business administration with 10+ years of relevant experience in Contract/Supplier Management. Direct experience in semiconductor industry Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and market intelligence analysis Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations Strong legal acumen Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations Ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional organization through executive presence, stakeholder management, communication and influence Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering). Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma. Experience in designing and implementing supplier development or training programs, particularly around contracting and negotiation. Experience in designing and implementing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/08/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application #LI-AS1

** At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital , G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data. **Job Description** The **Senior Strategic Sourcer** will play a pivotal role in managing key supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across specific commodity categories. This is a principal level individual contributor role focused specifically on semiconductor commodities, reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction strategies, and commodity market analysis. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, maintain supply continuity, and enhance supplier performance. Leadership responsibilities include developing a contracting Center-of-Excellence accountable for driving continuous improvement in contracting and negotiation skills throughout the organization. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Commodity Strategy Development:** Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective materials. + **Supplier Management:** Manages strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, while driving value through strategic sourcing decisions. Aligns philosophical business partnership and working model across executive leadership at both companies. Evaluates supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. + **Negotiation and Contracting:** Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs). Develop and manage contracts to meet company objectives. Manages compliance to contracting terms and proactively develops and manages contracting metrics + **Cost Optimization:** Drive cost-saving initiatives within the commodity group. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. + **Market Analysis:** Monitor commodity market trends and dynamics. Provide insights on pricing trends, potential supply risks, and opportunities for alternative sourcing. + **Collaboration:** Work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align commodity sourcing with production needs and timelines. + **Risk Mitigation:** Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. + **Performance Reporting:** Track key supplier and commodity performance metrics, including delivery lead times, quality metrics, and cost savings, and report on progress to senior leadership. + **Supplier Development:** Work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and production schedules. **Qualifications** + A minimum bachelor's degree in engineering + master's degree in business administration with 10+ years of relevant experience in Contract/Supplier Management. + Direct experience in semiconductor industry + Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and market intelligence analysis + Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations + Strong legal acumen + Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations + Ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional organization through executive presence, stakeholder management, communication and influence + Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa). + Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership. **Preferred:** + Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering). + Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma. + Experience in designing and implementing supplier development or training programs, particularly around contracting and negotiation. + Experience in designing and implementing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations **Additional Information** Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (************************************************************************************** " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here (****************************************************** . Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/08/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application \#LI-AS1

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. Foundry Advanced Packaging Sourcing Manager THE ROLE: * Coordinate the management and spend of AMD's strategic foundry suppliers with specific focus on post fab / advanced packaging services reporting to the Director Foundry Procurement. * Develop the global procurement strategy for foundry with specific focus on post fab and advanced packaging; implementing a supplier development program that has a coordinated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service. * Build and maintain supplier relationships. * Provide analytical support and recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and cost improvement. THE PERSON: * Problem Solving Specialist * Drives sophisticated solutions and recommendations for complex issues through the analysis of the situation and available data. * Exercises judgment in selecting the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results. * Networks with key contacts outside area of expertise. * Excellent communication & people skills. * Capable of initiating and leading new projects to enable procurement scalability in support of AMD growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collaborate with partners and foundry team members to understand and develop negotiation strategies to drive cost targets. * Develop, implement, and lead critical foundry procurement management processes based on feedback from team members and partners. This may include (but not limited to): NPI/NRE procurement program management / order execution, Spend/Savings reporting, support emergency ordering process, tracking payables/receivables initiatives, ongoing critical action tracking/reporting and accountability. * Own the overall driven bidding process including analysis, price negotiation, and driving business awards. * Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance * Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and be responsible for the quarterly scorecard process to review service levels on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility. * Develop and optimally communicate a foundry post fab / advanced packaging commodity strategy which fully reflects key partner inputs to AMD Senior Management Team. Provide updates on a regular basis to supervise progress against plan. * Collaborate and formalize foundry post fab / advanced packaging market research and benchmarking processes. * Collaborates with suppliers to communicate AMD requirements. * Ownership of spend, savings and forecasting for Foundry post fab / advanced packaging supplier. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Extensive Foundry or Semiconductor experience (specific to post fab and advanced packaging service offerings is ideal) * Strong Engineering background is a plus * Stong Negotiation and Sourcing skills * Supply Chain Management (SCM) familiarity * Experience working in an engineering or semiconductor company * Understanding of regional and global markets and cultures ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS/BA degree MBA LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA #LI-RD1 #LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer's expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us! Who You Are You'll be a Global Supply Chain, Material Program Manager, Senior Staff member; seasoned across a range of supply chain management, program management, project management, and leadership skills on classified programs. What You Will Be Doing The Material Program Manager (MPM), is responsible to the Program for coordinating the successful execution of material strategies for all aspects of cost, quality, schedule, and delivery performance within a specific line of business program office. They facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify and resolve roadblocks and drive actions to closure with accountability. The MPM team works laterally across all global supply chain teams and across Lockheed Martin functions to meet program objectives. The role is crucial in representing Global Supply Chain within the program and coordinating the execution of material strategies to achieve program goals. What's In It For You From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Fort Worth, TX à Discover Fort Worth. OR This position is located in Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale. This role is located at a facility that requires special access, you must be a US Citizen & have an active Secret Clearance to be considered. AeroSCM Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or at least 13 years of professional experience in a Supply Chain Management related field • Experience in formal project management methodologies, and systems analysis tools, processes, and methods • Experience preparing data/metrics/charts for and presenting to Executive Leadership and/or external customers Desired skills • Program management • Experience with Truth and Negotiation Action (TINA) and commercial contract Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. • Experience negotiating contracts to closure and giving detailed status of negotiations in process, to Executive Leadership and External Customers • Experience developing long-term strategies (i.e. financial planning, leading a team, corrective action, process improvements (White, Green, or Black Belt)) • Experience working in SAP as well as Supply Chain systems, tools and analytics. • Experience with demand reconciliation • Experience as a Team Lead for procurement and/or sourcing teams. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

We are Lockheed Martin Come join the Skunk Works Supply Chain Team! At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer's expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Who You Are You'll perform as a Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Senior What You Will Be Doing In a fast-paced environment, you will play an essential role in developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers. In this role, you will: • Procure goods and services through the management of purchase orders and subcontracts • Develop and execute acquisition strategy • Manage supplier relationships and deliverables • Integrate with other departments to achieve customer objectives. • Compile and analyze data • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) • Conduct risk, issues, and opportunities management • Travel to suppliers, as needed What's In It For You From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Must be a US Citizen. This role is located at a facility that requires special access and requires a Top Secret Government Security Clearance after hire, with an interim Secret Clearance to be considered for the role. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. AeroSCM Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) • In depth experience in procurement principles, contract management, and/or supply chain management • Experienced as a mentor or leader with advanced communications • Experience collaborating and communicating cross-functionally, building consensus, and shaping/influencing opinion • Advanced to Expert level in Microsoft Office Suite; to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Desired skills • Experience issuing request for proposals (RFP/RFQ), analyzing bids (supplier proposals), and negotiating contracts • Experienced in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects • Experience evaluating supplier proposals • Experience managing supplier/customer relationships • Self Starter; experience working independently and in a collaborative environment • Experience with analyzing problems and recommending solutions • Business acumen and experience making business based decisions • Cost / Price Analysis experience • Negotiation experience • Organizational skills • Ability to interpret policies/procedures and apply concepts • Experience working in a Classified environment Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

The Senior Strategic Sourcer will play a pivotal role in managing key supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across specific commodity categories. This is a principal level individual contributor role focused specifically on semiconductor commodities, reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction strategies, and commodity market analysis. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, maintain supply continuity, and enhance supplier performance. Leadership responsibilities include developing a contracting Center-of-Excellence accountable for driving continuous improvement in contracting and negotiation skills throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: * Commodity Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective materials. * Supplier Management: Manages strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, while driving value through strategic sourcing decisions. Aligns philosophical business partnership and working model across executive leadership at both companies. Evaluates supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. * Negotiation and Contracting: Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs). Develop and manage contracts to meet company objectives. Manages compliance to contracting terms and proactively develops and manages contracting metrics * Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives within the commodity group. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. * Market Analysis: Monitor commodity market trends and dynamics. Provide insights on pricing trends, potential supply risks, and opportunities for alternative sourcing. * Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, logistics, and manufacturing teams to align commodity sourcing with production needs and timelines. * Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. * Performance Reporting: Track key supplier and commodity performance metrics, including delivery lead times, quality metrics, and cost savings, and report on progress to senior leadership. * Supplier Development: Work with suppliers to improve their capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and production schedules. Qualifications * A minimum bachelor's degree in engineering + master's degree in business administration with 10+ years of relevant experience in Contract/Supplier Management. * Direct experience in semiconductor industry * Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and market intelligence analysis * Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations * Strong legal acumen * Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations * Ability to drive results in a matrixed, cross-functional organization through executive presence, stakeholder management, communication and influence * Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa). * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights to leadership. Preferred: * Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering). * Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma. * Experience in designing and implementing supplier development or training programs, particularly around contracting and negotiation. * Experience in designing and implementing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/08/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application #LI-AS1

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Director to bring deep category, strategic sourcing and industry expertise to lead cross functional teams and initiatives. This person will work closely with business leaders to implement spend management strategies that deliver big savings, streamline operations and improve internal customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing, this person will lead teams of category managers covering over $2B in annual spend across Marketing and Corporate Services categories. The category scope includes Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Facilities, Real Estate, Construction, Professional Services, Contingent Labor and Benefits. What you'll Do * Develop internal customer relationships to better understand their priorities and requirements. * Engage with internal clients and be responsible for the development of category strategies and plans that align with their needs while delivering savings to the organization. * Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation. * Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. * Define and implement process improvements that increase customer happiness, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk. What you need to succeed * Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing for Marketing and Services categories at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required. * Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate Services categories at a global and local level is also preferred. * Proven track record in developing collaborative, highly effective, strategic and tactical relationships with diverse customer groups across all levels. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. * A demonstrated track record of facilitating and influencing decision-making that aligns the interests of diverse teams. * Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale. * Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $150,000 -- $296,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: We are seeking an engineer with strong hands-on experience in FPGA build flows, design qualification, and developing infrastructure for platform regressions. This role is focused on developing robust smoke tests, functional test cases, and qualification workloads used to validate both FPGA designs and the associated platform software/toolchain flows. THE PERSON: The successful candidate will architect and implement daily and nightly regression pipelines, integrate them into a unified infrastructure, and ensure continuous quality and reliability of FPGA based platform design flows at scale. This role sits at the intersection of FPGA engineering, software automation, and infrastructure-level validation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: FPGA Design & Build Flow * Own FPGA compile/build flows (synthesis, place & route, timing closure, bitstream generation). * Develop and maintain reference FPGA designs for build flow validation. * Diagnose issues across RTL, constraints, tools, and platform dependencies. Platform Qualification & Toolchain Validation * Develop targeted test cases for FPGA build flows, toolchain stability, and edge cases. * Build scripts and automation for software stack validation (drivers, runtimes, APIs). * Validate tool and environment changes, partner with vendors and internal teams on root cause and fixes. * Define scalable design qualification criteria and coverage. Regression Infrastructure * Design and maintain automated daily/nightly regression systems for FPGA and software toolchain validation. * Enable distributed, scalable runs across on-prem or cloud resources. * Automate result collection, triage, and failure classification. Infrastructure & CI/CD Integration * Integrate FPGA regressions into the unified infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. * Interface with shared services (e.g., build orchestration, monitoring, logging). * Enable standardized reporting, dashboards, and notifications for regression health. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Large-scale FPGA farm or datacenter-style validation. * Monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). * Operating unified build/validation infrastructures across multiple teams. * Hardware bring-up or silicon pre-/post-silicon validation. * Cross-functional and geographically distributed team collaboration. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: * Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering LOCATION: San Jose, CA This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship #LI-SC3 #LI-HYBRID Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Director to bring deep category, strategic sourcing and industry expertise to lead cross functional teams and initiatives. This person will work closely with business leaders to implement spend management strategies that deliver big savings, streamline operations and improve internal customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing, this person will lead teams of category managers covering over $2B in annual spend across Marketing and Corporate Services categories. The category scope includes Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Facilities, Real Estate, Construction, Professional Services, Contingent Labor and Benefits. What you'll Do * Develop internal customer relationships to better understand their priorities and requirements. * Engage with internal clients and be responsible for the development of category strategies and plans that align with their needs while delivering savings to the organization. * Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation. * Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. * Define and implement process improvements that increase customer happiness, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk. What you need to succeed * Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing for Marketing and Services categories at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required. * Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate Services categories at a global and local level is also preferred. * Proven track record in developing collaborative, highly effective, strategic and tactical relationships with diverse customer groups across all levels. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. * A demonstrated track record of facilitating and influencing decision-making that aligns the interests of diverse teams. * Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale. * Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $150,000 -- $296,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Director to bring deep category, strategic sourcing and industry expertise to lead cross functional teams and initiatives. This person will work closely with business leaders to implement spend management strategies that deliver big savings, streamline operations and improve internal customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing, this person will lead teams of category managers covering over $2B in annual spend across Marketing and Corporate Services categories. The category scope includes Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Facilities, Real Estate, Construction, Professional Services, Contingent Labor and Benefits. What you'll Do * Develop internal customer relationships to better understand their priorities and requirements. * Engage with internal clients and be responsible for the development of category strategies and plans that align with their needs while delivering savings to the organization. * Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation. * Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. * Define and implement process improvements that increase customer happiness, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk. What you need to succeed * Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing for Marketing and Services categories at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required. * Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate Services categories at a global and local level is also preferred. * Proven track record in developing collaborative, highly effective, strategic and tactical relationships with diverse customer groups across all levels. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. * A demonstrated track record of facilitating and influencing decision-making that aligns the interests of diverse teams. * Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale. * Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $150,000 -- $296,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.