Optics Global Commodity Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure the utilization of best-in-class optical products and suppliers, focusing on Technology, Quality, Supply, and Cost.
- Monitor optical component market trends, including technology developments, product costs, supply conditions, and competitive supplier landscapes, to create strategies that leverage market dynamics.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with Ciena’s overall goals and objectives.
- Lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership for optical components throughout their product lifecycle.
- Resolve critical supply shortages by actively engaging with suppliers and EMS partners to ensure supply continuity.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with optical components, ensuring availability over the product lifecycle.
- Partner with R&D teams to onboard new products that align with commodity strategies and support innovation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and their management teams to ensure best-in-class support for Ciena.
- Conduct recurring business reviews with suppliers to ensure alignment between Ciena’s goals and supplier actions.
The Must Haves
- Engineering and/or Business Degree.
- 3+ years of experience in Optical procurement.
- 5 years of general Procurement experience.
- Knowledge of various optical technologies, optical component industry trends, and suppliers.
- Understanding of optical products such as lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers.
- Familiarity with optics manufacturing processes, including optical fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, PLM, and Quality, on commodity initiatives.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and foster relationships internally and externally.
Nice to Haves
- Expertise in defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components.
- Experience in resolving critical supply shortages and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Skilled in supporting internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements involving suppliers.
- Ability to confidently work under pressure with effective time management practices.
- Willingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and business needs.
Pay Range
The salary range for this role in Canada is $93, 900 - $149, 900
The salary range for this role in the USA is $103, 300 - $165, 100
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.
Optics Global Commodity Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure the utilization of best-in-class optical products and suppliers, focusing on Technology, Quality, Supply, and Cost.
- Monitor optical component market trends, including technology developments, product costs, supply conditions, and competitive supplier landscapes, to create strategies that leverage market dynamics.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with Ciena’s overall goals and objectives.
- Lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership for optical components throughout their product lifecycle.
- Resolve critical supply shortages by actively engaging with suppliers and EMS partners to ensure supply continuity.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with optical components, ensuring availability over the product lifecycle.
- Partner with R&D teams to onboard new products that align with commodity strategies and support innovation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and their management teams to ensure best-in-class support for Ciena.
- Conduct recurring business reviews with suppliers to ensure alignment between Ciena’s goals and supplier actions.
The Must Haves
- Engineering and/or Business Degree.
- 3+ years of experience in Optical procurement.
- 5 years of general Procurement experience.
- Knowledge of various optical technologies, optical component industry trends, and suppliers.
- Understanding of optical products such as lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers.
- Familiarity with optics manufacturing processes, including optical fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, PLM, and Quality, on commodity initiatives.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and foster relationships internally and externally.
Nice to Haves
- Expertise in defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components.
- Experience in resolving critical supply shortages and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Skilled in supporting internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements involving suppliers.
- Ability to confidently work under pressure with effective time management practices.
- Willingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and business needs.
Pay Range
The salary range for this role in Canada is $93, 900 - $149, 900
The salary range for this role in the USA is $103, 300 - $165, 100
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Not ready to apply? Join our
Talent Community
to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.