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Cisco - PCB Sourcing Commodity Manager |
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Wednesday, 18 June 2008 |
It’s an exciting time to work at Cisco. Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. Whether it’s using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life’s experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.
Cisco seeks a PCB Sourcing Commodity Manager to focus on development and execution of commodity strategy and associated programs. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of business experience, technical knowledge, and strong interpersonal communication and relationship management skills. This position is a great opportunity for someone with technical experience and business acumen to become involved with all levels of business operation-from day-to-day tactical activity to long-term strategy and planning.
Responsibilities to include:
- Provide special knowledge or capability
- Ensure budgets, schedules and program requirements are met
- Responsible for sourcing of all new PCB programs, risk assessment and alternatives
- Define and sets strategic direction
- Contribute to development of commodity strategy
- Oversee the largest, most complex programs consisting of multiple locations and BU's
- Determine manufacturing requirements and specifications; create proposals and works with Manager to finalize agreements
- Resolve large-scale project issues and manages appropriate escalation within Cisco as necessary
Required Skills/Experience:
- Typically requires BA/BS or equivalent plus 6+ years manufacturing experience
- Strong Printed Circuit Board industry knowledge required
- Extensive business strategy knowledge and implementation knowledge
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
- Previous New Product Introduction experience
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Technical or MS degree preferred
- APICS/NAPM Certification preferred
- Significant and diverse management experience preferred
- Line card experience desired
- Experience with advanced technology cards preferred
To apply to this position, please visit the Cisco Career site at http://www.cisco.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm and enter R834126 in the Requisition # field.
Please reference that you were referred by Printed Circuit Design & Fab.
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