Senior Director, Global Commodity Management - Optics

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead a team of Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) and partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to enable successful product ramps and long-term scalability.

Own the global sourcing strategy for Optics across all programs and product lifecycles, including multi-year roadmaps, supplier diversification, and second-source risk mitigation.

Partner with suppliers to accelerate capacity ramps and site bring-ups for new product launches, while proactively managing supply, geopolitical, and operational risks and leading escalation and recovery efforts.

Work in close partnership with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on supplier selection, build trade-offs, PCN approvals, demand planning, and inventory and cost alignment.

Own category cost targets and cost-reduction initiatives, evaluate supplier investments and NRE with a focus on financial returns, and drive rigor in forecasts, commitments, and liabilities.

Lead strategic and executive-level supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, capacity commitments, and investment models while managing performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology readiness.

Lead a high-performing strategic sourcing team by setting clear goals, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

What We Need To See

• 15+ overall years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with deep expertise in optics industry and related active, passive components
• 7+ years of proven experience leading global suppliers and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supplier qualification for Optics industry
• Demonstrated success supporting high-volume ramps and new product introductions
• 4+ years of experience in leading and developing teams
• Experience working with key laser, module and passive component suppliers
• Experience in supporting data center, AI systems, networking, or high-performance computing products
• MBA or advanced technical degree (or equivalent experience)

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 292,000 USD - 442,750 USD.

Benefits

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.