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Success in this position helps ensure access to leading technologies while maintaining supply continuity and competitive advantage.\nHow you will make an impact:\nDevelop and implement commodity strategies for optical products and suppliers across technology, quality, supply, and cost objectives.\nMonitor optical component market trends, technology developments, product costs, supply conditions, and supplier landscapes to inform sourcing strategies.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with organizational goals and objectives.\nLead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership for optical components throughout the product lifecycle.\nResolve critical supply shortages through engagement with suppliers and EMS partners to maintain supply continuity.\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with optical components throughout the product lifecycle.\nBuild supplier relationships and conduct recurring business reviews to align supplier actions with business objectives.\nThe must haves:\nEducation: Engineering and/or Business degree.\nExperience: 10+ years of experience in optical procurement.\nExperience: 5+ years of Commodity Management and/or Procurement experience.\nApplication of optical technologies, optical component industry trends, and supplier ecosystems.\nUtilization of optical products including lasers, optical receivers, modulators, passive optical components, and transceivers.\nBackground in optics manufacturing processes, including optical fabrication, assembly, and testing.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, PLM, and Quality, on commodity initiatives.\nNice to haves:\nCommodity knowledge of optical components including, but not limited to, line cards, WSS & ROADMs, gain blocks, and laser pumps.\nExpertise defining and implementing supply strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components.\nExperience resolving critical supply shortages and optimizing supplier relationships.\nExperience supporting internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements involving suppliers.\nAbility to work effectively under pressure using time management practices.\nWillingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and business needs.\nPay Range:\nThe annual pay range for this position is $97,300 - $155,300 CAD\n#LI-WH1\nPay 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.\nNon-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.\nAt 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. 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