Offer summary

Qualifications:

Engineering and/or Business Degree required., 3 years or more of experience in Optical procurement., 5 to 10 years of general Procurement experience., Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence relationships..

Key responsabilities:

Manage products in the Optics commodity portfolios and analyze market trends.

Develop and implement commodity strategies to optimize supplier relationships and costs.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.

Lead negotiations and resolve supply shortages while mitigating risks.

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Job Description

How You Will Contribute:

The successful candidate will be a member of the Ciena’s Global Commodity Management team and responsible for managing products in the Optics commodity portfolios. Candidate shall be responsible for analyzing optical component market trends, developing commodity strategies, negotiating supplier pricing & business terms, developing supply assurance programs, and serving as Ciena’s subject matter expert for all business related activities associated with commodity.

The Must Haves:

Develop and implement commodity strategies that ensures the utilization of best in class products & suppliers based on Technology, Quality, Supply & Cost
Monitor commodity market trends such as new technology developments, product costs, global supply conditions and competitive supplier landscape to develop strategies that leverage market trends

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop commodity strategies that achieve Ciena’s overall goals & objectives
Serve as lead negotiator to optimize Ciena’s total cost of ownership for optical components over product lifecycle
Resolve critical supply shortages by actively working with suppliers and EMS partners

Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks associated with Ciena’s suppliers and ensure supply availability for optical components over the product lifecycle
Define & implement supply strategies that minimize Ciena’s supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components

Collaborate with R&D to successfully onboard new products that align to commodity strategy

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and their management to ensure best in class support to Ciena
Lead recurring business reviews with key suppliers to ensure congruence between Ciena’s goals and supplier’s actions
Support internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements that facilitate Ciena’s business requirements involving suppliers
Knowledge of different optical technologies, optical component industry, suppliers, and market trends.
Understanding of different optical products such as lasers, optical receiver, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers
Familiarity with optics manufacturing process including optical fabrication, assembly & test
Experience leading cross functional teams which include R&D, PLM, Quality on key commodity initiatives
Strong negotiations skills
Ability to influence and foster strong relationships both internally and externally
Confidently works well under pressure with strong time management disciplines
Willingness to travel as required
Engineering and/or Business Degree
3 years or more of experience in Optical procurement
5 to 10 years of general Procurement experience

Pay Ranges:

The annual pay range for this position is $68,800 - $114,300 CAD.

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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