Global Commodity Manager - Optics
Core
Develop and implement commodity strategies for optical products and suppliers to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and risk management for critical optical components.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Optics)
Builds
Optical networking portfolio components including lasers, modulators, transceivers, and passive components
Domain
Optical networking / Telecommunications hardware supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical procurement strategy, supplier risk management, total cost of ownership negotiation, cross-functional team leadership, optical manufacturing process knowledge, supply shortage resolution, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Knowledge of line cards, WSS, ROADMs, gain blocks, laser pumps, legal agreement negotiation, high-pressure time management
Technologies
Lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, transceivers, optical fabrication, assembly, testing
Responsibilities
Develop commodity strategies for optical products and suppliers, monitor optical component market trends and supplier landscapes, lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership, resolve critical supply shortages, identify and mitigate supply chain risks, build supplier relationships and conduct business reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
