Global Commodity Manager – Optics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute commodity strategies for optical products and suppliers, focusing on technology, quality, supply, and cost targets.

• Assess trends in the optical component market, technological advancements, product pricing, supply conditions, and supplier landscapes.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure commodity strategies align with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Lead negotiations aimed at optimizing the total cost of ownership for optical components throughout their product lifecycle.

• Address critical supply shortages by collaborating with suppliers and EMS partners to ensure a continuous supply chain.

• Identify and manage supply chain risks related to optical components throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop supplier relationships and conduct regular business reviews to ensure alignment of supplier actions with business goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in Engineering and/or Business.

• Over 10 years of experience in optical procurement.

• More than 5 years of experience in Commodity Management and/or Procurement.

• Familiarity with optical technologies, trends in the optical component industry, and supplier ecosystems.

• Experience with optical products, such as lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers.

• Knowledge of optics manufacturing processes, including optical fabrication, assembly, and testing.

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, PLM, and Quality, on commodity initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of optical components, including line cards, WSS & ROADMs, gain blocks, and laser pumps.

• Expertise in defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity.

• Experience in resolving critical supply shortages and enhancing supplier relationships.

• Background in supporting internal stakeholders during the negotiation of legal agreements with suppliers.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure through effective time management practices.

• Willingness to travel as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for development.

• Flexibility in work arrangements.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• DCPP (Canada) with company matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Paid holidays provided by the company.

• Paid sick leave.

• Vacation time allowance.

• Paid Family Leave and other leave options.

• Eligibility for discretionary incentive bonuses for non-sales employees.