Description
We are seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead the optics category globally. This role owns the end-to-end sourcing strategy for a highly critical and fast-growing Optics category, including supplier relationships, cost management, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
As a recognized industry leader with strong executive relationships in the Optics ecosystem, you will bring deep technical and business expertise, analytical rigor, and a collaborative leadership style. You have a proven track record of transforming commodity teams and driving high-impact supplier engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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, negotiating commercial terms, capacity commitments, and investment models while managing performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology readiness.
- Build and 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.
Requirements:
- 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)