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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