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Global Commodity Manager - Photonics Components

$97.3k - $155.3k per year

Ciena Corporation

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 make an impact:

  • Lead development and execution of a global commodity strategy for optical active photonic components, ensuring long-term, cost-competitive supply.
  • Build a diversified, innovation-focused supplier ecosystem with balanced risk and regional exposure.
  • Cultivate executive-level supplier partnerships backed by structured governance and performance accountability.
  • Negotiate complex global agreements that secure competitive pricing, supply priority, and commercial protections.
  • Drive cost reduction programs and margin expansion through cost modeling, benchmarking, and design-for-cost initiatives.
  • Ensure supply assurance and proactively mitigate risk related to capacity, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependency.
  • Align sourcing decisions with product, financial, and technology strategies across cross-functional teams.

The Must Haves:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8–12+ years of experience sourcing optical components.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating high-value international supply agreements.
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven impact on cost reduction and margin improvement.
  • Experience managing suppliers in high-growth, technology-driven markets.
  • Advanced negotiation and contract structuring capability.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

  • Experience with optical photonic components such as lenses, fibers, etalons, and prisms.
  • Background in make‑vs‑buy analysis or vertical integration strategy.
  • Familiarity with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
  • Experience supporting telecom or hyperscale interconnect markets.
  • Exposure to Supplier Relationship Management governance models.
  • Knowledge of geopolitical supply chain risk indicators.
  • Cross-functional leadership in engineering, product, or finance environments.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position in Ottawa is $97, 300 - $155, 300

Votre impact:

  • Diriger l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre d’une stratégie mondiale de commodités pour les composants photoniques optiques actifs, afin d’assurer un approvisionnement durable à des coûts concurrentiels à long terme.
  • Développer un écosystème de fournisseurs diversifié et axé sur l’innovation, avec une exposition géographique équilibrée et un profil de risque maîtrisé.
  • Établir et entretenir des partenariats stratégiques avec les fournisseurs au niveau exécutif, appuyés par une gouvernance structurée ainsi que des mécanismes de responsabilité en matière de performance.
  • Négocier des ententes mondiales complexes garantissant des prix compétitifs, des priorités d’approvisionnement et des protections commerciales.
  • Piloter des programmes de réduction des coûts et d’expansion des marges de profit grâce à la modélisation des coûts, au benchmarking et aux initiatives de conception axée sur les coûts (design‑for‑cost).
  • Assurer la continuité de l’approvisionnement et atténuer de façon proactive les risques liés à la capacité, aux enjeux géopolitiques et à la dépendance envers des sources uniques.
  • Aligner les décisions d’approvisionnement avec les stratégies produits, financières et technologiques, en collaboration avec des équipes multidisciplinaires.

Exigences essentielles:

  • Diplôme de baccalauréat en administration, en ingénierie, en gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement ou dans un domaine connexe ; MBA souhaité.
  • 8 à 12 ans et plus d’expérience en approvisionnement de composants optiques.
  • Succès démontré dans la négociation d’ententes internationales de grande valeur.
  • Solide sens des affaires avec un impact démontré sur la réduction des coûts et l’amélioration des marges de profit.
  • Expérience en gestion de fournisseurs dans des marchés technologiques en forte croissance.
  • Excellentes compétences en négociation avancée et en structuration contractuelle.
  • Forte présence exécutive et capacité à influencer des parties prenantes de niveau supérieur.

Atouts supplémentaires:

  • Expérience avec des composants photoniques optiques tels que les lentilles, les fibres, les étalons et les prismes.
  • Expérience en analyse « fabriquer ou acheter » (make‑vs‑buy) ou en stratégie d’intégration verticale.
  • Connaissance de la modélisation des coûts théoriques (should‑cost) et de l’analyse du coût total de possession.
  • Expérience dans le soutien des marchés des télécommunications ou des interconnexions hyperscale.
  • Exposition à des modèles de gouvernance de gestion des relations fournisseurs (Supplier Relationship Management – SRM).
  • Connaissance des indicateurs de risque géopolitique liés aux chaînes d’approvisionnement.

Échelle salariale:

La fourchette salariale annuelle pour ce poste est 97 300 $ à 155 300 $.

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.

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.

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