Global Commodity Manager – Indium Phosphide (InP) Foundry & Supply Chain Management

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Global Commodity Manager focused on InP to drive supplier strategy and supply continuity across a global foundry ecosystem.

You will connect engineering, product, and operations with external partners to enable scalable innovation and cost competitiveness, impacting roadmaps and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in semiconductor sourcing, commodity or foundry management.
• Experience with Indium Phosphide, photonics, or advanced semiconductors.
• Proven negotiation of commercial agreements and supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting NPI and technology development programs.
• Ability to align cross-functional stakeholders with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global InP wafer fabrication strategies.
• Lead engagements with InP foundry partners and manage supplier relationships.
• Establish supplier governance with reviews, performance management, and roadmaps.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery, capacity, and technology development commitments.
• Lead sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Implement cost optimization through cost structure analysis and improvements.
• Align supplier capabilities with product roadmaps and NPI needs.

Skills

Semiconductor sourcing

Supplier management

Foundry management

Negotiation

NPI support

Cross-functional alignment

Cost optimization

Strategic supplier partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Materials/Physics/SC/Business

MBA or advanced degree (nice to have)

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Ciena is seeking a Global Commodity Manager focused on Indium Phosphide (InP) to drive supplier strategy, technology alignment, and supply continuity across a global foundry ecosystem. This role connects internal engineering, product, and operations teams with external partners to enable scalable innovation and cost competitiveness. Success in this position directly impacts long-term technology roadmaps, product delivery, and supplier performance.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and execute global commodity strategies for InP wafer fabrication and related technologies
• Lead commercial engagements with strategic InP foundry partners and act as the primary point of contact for supplier relationships
• Establish supplier governance frameworks including business reviews, performance management, and roadmap alignment
• Drive supplier accountability for quality, delivery, capacity, and technology development commitments
• Lead sourcing decisions, supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations
• Implement cost optimization initiatives through analysis of cost structures and continuous improvement programs
• Align supplier capabilities with internal product roadmaps, NPI requirements, and long-term technology strategies

The must haves:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, or foundry management
• Application of experience working with Indium Phosphide (InP), photonics, optical components, compound semiconductors, or advanced semiconductor technologies
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology development programs
• Application of semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundry business models
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder alignment and strategic supplier partnerships

Nice to haves:

• Education: MBA, Master’s degree, or PhD

Pay Range:

The salary range for this role in Canada is $97, 300 - $155, 300 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time
• We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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