Global Commodity Manager – Semiconductor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute semiconductor commodity strategies to guarantee the use of top-notch semiconductor products and suppliers, emphasizing Technology, Quality, Supply, and Cost.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure commodity strategies are aligned with Ciena’s overarching goals and objectives.

• Analyze market trends for semiconductor components, including technological advancements, product pricing, supply conditions, and competitive supplier environments, to develop strategies that capitalize on market dynamics.

• Collaborate with R&D teams to introduce new products and suppliers that are in line with commodity strategies and foster innovation.

• Lead negotiations to enhance the total cost of ownership for semiconductor components throughout their product lifecycle.

• Address critical supply shortages by actively partnering with suppliers and EMS partners to guarantee supply continuity.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to semiconductor components, ensuring availability throughout the product lifecycle.

• Establish and nurture robust relationships with suppliers and their management teams to secure top-tier support for Ciena.

• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to ensure that supplier actions are aligned with Ciena’s objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.

• Over 5 years of experience in semiconductor procurement.

• Comprehensive knowledge of various semiconductor technologies, industry trends, and suppliers.

• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, assembly, and testing.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, Product Line Management, Operations, and Quality on commodity initiatives.

• Strong negotiation capabilities with the aptitude to influence and cultivate relationships both internally and externally.

• Proficiency in defining and executing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply for semiconductor components.

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

• Willingness to travel as necessary to support supplier relationships and business requirements.

🏝️ 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.

• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.