Global Community Manager Optics
Core
Develop and implement optics commodity and supply-chain strategies to drive time-to-market, supply continuity, and cost reduction for HPE's Optics business.
Role type
Senior commodity manager (supply chain)
Builds
Optical hardware systems, pluggable optical and copper modules, and cables
Domain
Networking hardware supply chain
Required skills
commodity strategy development, supplier management, new product introduction (NPI) leadership, sourcing and RFQ/RFI processes, contract negotiation, cost modeling, market trend analysis, regulatory compliance (TL9000), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
engineering degree, 5+ years in procurement/supply chain, knowledge of optics components, executive presentation skills
Technologies
optical hardware systems, pluggable modules, cables, TL9000
Responsibilities
Manage optics commodities and supplier relations; lead NPI selection and qualification; drive sourcing and cost reduction initiatives; align supplier roadmaps with business requirements; conduct supplier business reviews; manage regulatory compliance audits; negotiate contracts and prices; align supply with demand forecasts.
Seniority
Master level (Senior)
