Global Commodity Manager – Optics

🕒 August 28

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $97.3k - $155.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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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 implement commodity strategies for optical products and suppliers across technology, quality, supply, and cost objectives • Monitor optical component market trends, technology developments, product costs, supply conditions, and supplier landscapes • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with organizational goals and objectives • Lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership for optical components throughout the product lifecycle • Resolve critical supply shortages through engagement with suppliers and EMS partners to maintain supply continuity • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with optical components throughout the product lifecycle • Build supplier relationships and conduct recurring business reviews to align supplier actions with business objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Engineering and/or Business degree • 10+ years of experience in optical procurement • 5+ years of Commodity Management and/or Procurement experience • Knowledge of optical technologies, optical component industry trends, and supplier ecosystems • Experience/utilization of optical products including lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers • Background in optics manufacturing processes, including optical fabrication, assembly, and testing • Experience leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, PLM, and Quality, on commodity initiatives • Commodity knowledge of optical components including line cards, WSS & ROADMs, gain blocks, and laser pumps • Expertise defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply • Experience resolving critical supply shortages and optimizing supplier relationships • Experience supporting internal stakeholders with negotiation of legal agreements involving suppliers • Ability to work effectively under pressure using time management practices • Willingness to travel as required

🏖️ Benefits

• Development opportunities • Flexibility • Medical, dental, and vision plans • DCPP (Canada) with company matching • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence • Discretionary incentive bonus eligibility for non-sales employees