MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING

About the role

This position will require regular visits to our plant in Rochester, NY. The Ideal candidate will reside in the Rochester, NY metro area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global optical commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical risks
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, pricing volatility, and capacity constraints
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• Optimize the supplier base to improve cost, quality, delivery, and scalability
• Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews and performance improvement initiatives
• Identify underperforming suppliers, assess risks, and implement corrective action plans
• Strengthen long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should cost analysis, market benchmarking, and negotiations
• Partner with Engineering to lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives
• Improve procurement efficiency while supporting business growth and technology roadmaps
• Lead and support RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) programs
• Cross-functional efforts to achieve KPIs, including:
  • Cost savings
  • Lead time reduction
  • MOQ optimization
  • Dual sourcing and localization
• Support successful NPI execution, ensuring supply readiness and supplier alignment
• Support business growth and evolving market demands
• Accelerate decision-making and adaptability in a fast-changing optical technology landscape
• Enable localization strategies and global expansion initiatives

Requirements

• Technical Qualifications – Optics
• Strong working knowledge of optical technologies relevant to high-speed interconnects
• Knowledge of optical components and technologies, such as optical transceivers, passive fiber connectivity, and CPO
• Understanding of optical transmission concepts and components used in AI / accelerated computing interconnects
• Knowledge of optical devices and materials, with awareness of performance and cost tradeoffs
• Understanding of manufacturing flows for optical components, including key yield drivers, capacity constraints, and lead time drivers
• Basic familiarity with how manufacturing factors influence component selection, sourcing strategy, and cost structure

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Engineering background strongly preferred

• Experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a global or regional commodity role within a multinational company
• At least 5 years of people management experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with optical-related commodities
• Proven experience working with suppliers across the Asia Pacific/ US and global regions

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $130,700 - $196,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Schedule

25% to 50% travel