[Remote] Global Commodity Manager - Semiconductor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. The Global Commodity Manager for Semiconductor will develop and implement commodity strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead negotiations to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement semiconductor commodity strategies to ensure the utilization of best-in-class semiconductor products and suppliers, focusing on Technology, Quality, Supply, and Cost
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with Ciena’s overall goals and objectives
• Monitor semiconductor component market trends, including technology developments, product costs, supply conditions, and competitive supplier landscapes, to create strategies that leverage market dynamics
• Partner with R&D teams to onboard new products and suppliers that align with commodity strategies and support innovation
• Lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership for semiconductor 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 semiconductor components, ensuring availability over the product lifecycle
• 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

Skills

• 4-yr Business Degree
• +5 years of experience in semiconductor procurement
• Knowledge of various semiconductor technologies, semiconductor component industry trends, and suppliers
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, assembly, and testing
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, Product Line Management, Operations and Quality on commodity initiatives
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and foster relationships internally and externally
• Expertise in defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply for semiconductor components
• Experience in resolving critical supply shortages and optimizing supplier relationships
• Willingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and business needs
• Technical acumen of wafer fab technology (lithography and packaging) and should-cost modeling (semiconductor cost drivers)
• Knowledge of geopolitical supply chain risk indicators related to semiconductors
• AI adoption and integration into all aspects of role
• Ability to confidently work under pressure with effective time management practices

Benefits

• 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
• Vacation time
• Paid Family Leave

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