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Global Commodity Manager - Semiconductor
Ciena
Remote, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Remote
CAD 97300-155300 yearly / year
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How You Will Contribute
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.
The Must Haves
- 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.
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