Senior Director, EMS and ODM Sourcing & Supplier Management

Senior Director Of Ems And ODM Sourcing & Supplier Management

As the Senior Director of EMS and ODM Sourcing & Supplier Management, you will define and lead Cisco's global strategy across EMS/ODM/JDM partners and electro-mechanical commodities. This role connects supply chain, engineering, and product strategy, shaping how Cisco scales and delivers at a global level.

You will be responsible for building and evolving a high-performing organization that drives strategic partner engagement, cost leadership, and long-term supply resilience. As a key member of the Global Supplier Management leadership team, you will influence enterprise priorities and enable Cisco's growth across diverse product portfolios.

This role leads EMS/ODM partner sourcing and electro-mechanical commodity strategy, requiring both strategic vision and domain expertise to influence product direction, cost, and supply continuity. You are a strategic and highly collaborative executive with a strong track record of building high-impact teams and delivering results in complex, fast paced environments. You bring product level thinking and operate effectively connecting technology, supply chain, and business strategy.

Core Capabilities

• Deep expertise in EMS and ODM ecosystem, operation, performance and cost management
• Deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems and their role within complex hardware products
• Strong business acumen with the ability to define strategy, translate it into execution and measurable outcomes
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional and executive team members, including Engineering, Finance, and Operations
• Exceptional leadership and talent development capabilities, with a focus on building diverse, high-performing teams
• Skilled negotiator with experience structuring strategic supplier agreements aligned to long-term goals, building strong credibility in the industry
• Data-driven decision maker with a strong focus on metrics, accountability, and impact

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global partner sourcing strategy across EMS and ODM/JDM ecosystems
• Define and implement the electro-mechanical commodity strategy, aligning supplier capabilities across Enclosure, Thermal and Packaging with Cisco's product and technology roadmap.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across partner management and product costing
• Drive strategic supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance management
• Partner closely with Engineering to influence product design for cost, manufacturability, performance, and supply continuity
• Advance supply chain transformation initiatives to enable scale, agility, and new business models
• Lead cross-functional alignment and change management across internal teams and external partners
• Deliver cost leadership through robust modeling, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management with increasing leadership responsibility
• Strong understanding of EMS and ODM/JDM ecosystems and manufacturing models

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading global teams and organizations
• Experience managing electro-mechanical commodities within complex hardware or technology environments
• Financial and cost modeling expertise, proven record on successful complex negotiations; overall focus on driving margin and competitiveness