Sr Director, Procurement
Core
Own and evolve end-to-end procurement and supply chain strategy for the Optics category, securing supply ecosystems for advanced semiconductor packaging, HBM integration, and leading-edge manufacturing technologies to support AI data center deployments.
Role type
Sr Director, Strategic Procurement (Optics)
Builds
Long-term sourcing strategies, capacity reservations, and supply continuity for optical modules (400G/800G/1.6T+), lasers, substrates, ELSFP modules, PCB/A, FAU, and test equipment.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Optics / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic supplier relationship management, multi-year supply and capacity planning, complex negotiation and bidding processes, supply risk management and business continuity planning, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, team leadership and development, executive communication and reporting.
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced technical degree, deep knowledge of optical module ecosystems and key industry suppliers, familiarity with data center/hyperscaler requirements, established global supplier network (Asia/Europe), should-cost modeling expertise.
Technologies
Optical interconnects, HBM, semiconductor packaging, wafer fab, substrate/PCB fabrication, fiber attach, module assembly, test equipment.
Responsibilities
Lead supplier selection, qualification, and negotiations across a diverse ecosystem; develop multi-year supply plans with Business Units and Engineering; build and lead a high-performing procurement team; drive supply risk mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies; partner cross-functionally to align procurement with product roadmaps; own cost reduction roadmaps; establish and monitor supplier performance scorecards; represent the company in executive-level supplier negotiations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
