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Ciena

Delivers adaptive optical networking services

Global Commodity Manager - Photonics Components

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is required.
  • Eight to twelve or more years of experience sourcing optical components is required.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating high-value international supply agreements is required.
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven impact on cost reduction and margin improvement is required.
  • Experience managing suppliers in high-growth, technology-driven markets is required.
  • Advanced negotiation and contract-structuring capability is required.
  • Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of a global commodity strategy for optical active photonic components to ensure long-term, cost-competitive supply.
  • Build a diversified, innovation-focused supplier ecosystem with balanced risk and regional exposure.
  • Cultivate executive-level supplier partnerships supported 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 risks related to capacity, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependency.
  • Align sourcing decisions with product, financial, and technology strategies across cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is preferred.
  • 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.

About the Company

Ciena

Delivers adaptive optical networking services

Ciena designs and delivers optical and routing systems, software, and services to build adaptive networks for telecom operators, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. Its products combine high-performance hardware with automation software to optimize traffic and manage resources in real time. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end hardware–software–services approach and by maintaining close, collaborative relationships with customers and partners. Its goal is to help customers deploy flexible, scalable networks that enable richer, more connected experiences.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Linthicum, Maryland
Founded
1992

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