Sourcing Commodity Manager - Optics&Photonics Optical-Interconnects
Core
Sourcing and supplier management for optical interconnects and passive optical components (CPO & Pluggable Transceivers), driving technology sensing, roadmap alignment, and component selection.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Optics & Photonics)
Builds
Optical communication and networking components for Cisco hardware products
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Engineering / Supply Chain
Required skills
Optical and Photonics component technologies, III-V/SiPhotonics/PLC/fiber arrays knowledge, market trend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, risk assessment, data analytics
Preferred skills
Technical and business problem solving, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
III-V, SiPhotonics, PLCs, fiber arrays, free-space components, CPO, Pluggable Transceivers
Responsibilities
Provide industry knowledge on optics fabrication and market trends; Collaborate with Business Unit partners to map requirements and close roadmap gaps; Define and implement sourcing decisions aligned with commodity strategy; Manage supplier relationships during development and NPI phases; Negotiate legal agreements (NDA, DLA, SOW); Execute short-, mid-, and long-term sourcing strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
