Manager, Global Commodity Operations
Core
Leads operational execution for assigned commodity categories across Ciena's supply chain, driving supplier performance, managing shortages, and facilitating tool development.
Role type
Manager, Global Commodity Operations
Builds
Global commodity management service organization and supply continuity
Domain
High-technology manufacturing (electronics, telecommunications, networking, semiconductor, optical)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, global supplier management, cost modeling, quotation analysis, market intelligence, spend analysis, total cost of ownership, people leadership, stakeholder management, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, procurement analytics, enterprise systems (Agile, Oracle, Kinaxis)
Preferred skills
Master's degree, APICS/ASCM/ISM/CPSM/CPM certification, electronics manufacturing supply chain experience, New Product Introduction, component lifecycle management, advanced contracting models, vendor-managed inventory, should-cost analysis
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Agile, Oracle, Kinaxis
Responsibilities
Oversee supplier delivery performance and drive supplier engagement to manage shortages; Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for global commodity operations; Provide oversight and governance for end-to-end supplier onboarding; Drive supplier business-readiness by coordinating priorities across cross-functional teams; Ensure updates to supplier pricing, leadtimes, and MOQs are administered accurately; Direct the team's facilitation of RFQs and preliminary commercial analysis; Facilitate data gathering for supplier scorecards and performance reporting; Monitor team capacity and service levels; Lead continuous improvement, process standardization, and digitalization initiatives.
Seniority
Manager, people leadership
