Optical Fiber – Strategic Buyer/Technologist

About the role

Optical Fiber Strategic Buyer: Manage the sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships for fiber optic cables. Key responsibilities include managing technical specifications, conducting supplier risk assessments, optimizing cost models, and ensuring supply continuity to meet project requirements.

• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage key supplier relationships, establishing KPIs for quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop procurement strategies for optical components, including fiber optic cables.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate pricing and terms & conditions.
• Collaboration: Work with engineering and operations teams.
• Fiber characterization: Measure key parameters.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.

Skills

Good to have: Direct lab experience of fiber characterization and performance simulations.