Senior Director, Global Commodity Management - Optics
Core
Lead global end-to-end sourcing strategy for the Optics category, managing supplier relationships, capacity planning, and risk mitigation to support NVIDIA's AI computing products.
Role type
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing (Optics)
Builds
Global supply chain for active and passive optical components for AI, data center, and networking systems
Domain
Semiconductor/Technology industry, Optics supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global supplier management, capacity planning, risk mitigation, cost management, team leadership, supplier negotiation, optics industry expertise, manufacturing process knowledge, new product introduction support
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced technical degree, experience with laser/module/passive component suppliers, data center/AI systems background
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Global Commodity Managers; Own global sourcing strategy and multi-year roadmaps; Partner with suppliers on capacity ramps and site bring-ups; Collaborate with Engineering/Quality/Operations on supplier selection and cost alignment; Drive category cost targets and cost-reduction initiatives; Lead executive-level supplier negotiations and performance management; Build and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing team
Seniority
Senior Director, executive leadership
