Telecom Strategic Sourcing Manager

You will be part of a Global Procurement Team, working cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Security, Finance, Legal, and other Procurement/Supply Chain teams.

Your Impact

We are seeking an innovative applicant with Telecommunications Category experience.

You are the relationship owner between Cisco and our strategic suppliers.

You will handle the telecommunications category suppliers by supporting the end-to-end procurement process, including RFX, supplier onboarding, supplier risk assessments, contract negotiation, PO/PR review and approval, payment verification, and ongoing contract compliance.

You'll work closely with requestors and stakeholders to negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions, SLAs and understand core contractual requirements in strategic telecom agreements that are used globally across various Cisco functions and businesses. When it comes to category strategies, you will develop and maintain a strategy that includes category elements of market/industry trends, benchmarking, spend analysis, preferred supplier categorization, supplier performance, and optimization.

In addition to these category management activities, you'll also get the opportunity to support critical initiatives and transformation projects in relation to process improvement, business transformation, and acquisition integration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Law; MCIPS (or equivalent) preferred
• 10+ years' validated experience with Telecom related sourcing in the areas of [Fixed and Wireless Services, covering Voice and Data], or other related categories.
• Understanding of Technology market trends within the Telecom arena.
• Understanding of the End-to-End Procurement process and sourcing fundamentals.
• Ability to demonstrate core foundational skills in the following areas: Cost accounting, data management, presentation, and effective communications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate possesses a combination of skills that includes category management, contract negotiation, supplier management, business insight, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills.
• You can formulate a Category/Commodity Strategy and optimally lead it to execution. You are highly collaborative and have a proven track record of influencing partners and team members at all levels.
• This position is an outstanding opportunity for someone who has worked closely with Telecom suppliers, can provide Telecom sourcing expertise in IT, Networks, Voice and Wireless sourcing, understands the various services and technologies available, and is excited to participate in varying levels of business operations
• Project management/multidiscipline experience preferred

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!