Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager (Optics)
Core
Develop optical commodity strategies, manage global supplier base, and drive cost reduction for optical components and transceivers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Optics)
Builds
Optical components, transceivers, and interconnects for AI/accelerated computing
Domain
Optics, Photonics, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost analysis, negotiation, RFQ management, NPI coordination, VA/VE, risk mitigation, market trend analysis, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Engineering background, people management, global market understanding, Asia-Pacific supplier experience
Technologies
Optical transceivers, CPO, Silicon photonics, EML, Vcsel, fiber interfaces, high-speed optical architecture
Responsibilities
Develop optical commodity strategies aligned with business objectives, monitor global market trends and supply-demand dynamics, mitigate commodity price risks, identify and develop new suppliers, optimize supplier base for efficiency and quality, conduct RFQs for NPI projects, drive cost reduction initiatives, lead VA/VE projects, coordinate cross-functional efforts for KPIs, lead supplier scorecard reviews, identify and address supplier risks and underperformance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
