Director, Commodity Management – Optical Components and Systems

🕒 May 1

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Ciena

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute global category sourcing strategies for optical components and sub-systems • Lead supplier performance management across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness • Own commercial negotiations and contracting strategies, including pricing and capacity commitments • Partner with Research and Development and Product Management to ensure supplier qualification • Deliver annual cost reduction targets through cost modeling and benchmarking • Identify and mitigate supply chain risk related to sourcing and capacity constraints • Lead cross-functional shortage and allocation response when demand exceeds supply

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain roles • Strong working knowledge of optical technologies, including active and passive optical components and optical communication systems • Demonstrated people leadership experience leading individual contributors • Proven success developing and executing global sourcing strategies • Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and manage commercial agreements • Track record of effective cross-functional collaboration to support NPIs and technology transitions • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Proficiency with procurement systems and business intelligence tools • Willingness to travel up to 20 percent domestically and internationally

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans • Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time