Optical Fiber – Strategic Buyer/Technologist

About the role

Optical Fiber Strategic Buyer: Manage the sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships for fiber optic cables.

• Manage technical specifications
• Conduct supplier risk assessments
• Optimize cost models
• Ensure supply continuity to meet project requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, ideally focusing on telecommunications, optical transport, or infrastructure.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of optical fiber design, passive fiber connectivity, silicon photonics, and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelors degree or higher in relevant technical field
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.
• Good to have: Direct lab experience of fiber characterization and performance simulations.