Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions. Application window has been extended and expected to close on 01/31/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received. Meet the Team You’ll work closely with team members to understand business requirements, negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions and SLAs (Availability, Performance, Downtime, etc.) in strategic supplier 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, business strategy, benchmarking, spend analysis, preferred supplier categorization, supplier performance, and optimization. You will be part of a Global Procurement Team, working cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Security, Finance, Legal, Procurement/Supply Chain teams, and other business functions across Cisco’s enterprise Your Impact * We are seeking an innovative applicant with Outsourcing and Professional Services sourcing experience. You are the relationship owner between Procurement and an internal Business Unit . You will handle a portfolio of suppliers and spend for a specific business unit by owning the end-to-end procurement process, including strategic sourcing, RFX, supplier and contract management, SOW negotiation, SOW and Contract drafting supplier risk assessments, data analysis, opportunity assessments, and team member management * In addition to these sourcing activities, you’ll also get the opportunity to support critical initiatives and transformation projects related to process improvement, business transformation, and acquisition integration. Minimum qualifications * 5+ years of validated experience related to strategic sourcing or procurement * Understanding of supplier/industry market trends within various procurement categories * Deep 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 * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Law or another relevant field * Experience leading on sophisticated deals with cross-functional teams * Project management/multi-discipline 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! 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.