Optical Fiber – Strategic Buyer/Technologist

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena Tech seeks an Optical Fiber Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier relations for fiber optic cables, ensuring supply continuity for project requirements.

The role involves managing technical specifications, supplier risk assessments, cost modeling, and negotiations. Requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing (telecom/optical), a relevant technical degree, and strong teamwork with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, ideally focusing on telecommunications, optical transport, or infrastructure.
• Technical knowledge of optical fiber design, passive fiber connectivity, silicon photonics, and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships for fiber optic cables.
• Define technical specifications and assess supplier risk.
• Develop cost models and optimize procurement strategies for optical components.
• Negotiate pricing and terms & conditions; manage contract aspects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure supply continuity.
• Fiber characterization: measure key parameters.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field

Job description

Job Title

Optical Fiber – Strategic Buyer/Technologist

About The Role

• Optical Fiber Strategic Buyer: Manage the sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships for fiber optic cables. Key responsibilities include managing technical specifications, conducting supplier risk assessments, optimizing cost models, and ensuring supply continuity to meet project requirements.
• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage key supplier relationships, establishing KPIs for quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop procurement strategies for optical components, including fiber optic cables.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate pricing and terms & conditions.
• Collaboration: Work with engineering, operations.
• Fiber characterization: measure key parameters

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, ideally focusing on telecommunications, optical transport, or infrastructure.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of optical fiber design, passive fiber connectivity, silicon photonics, and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelors degree or higher in relevant technical field
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.
• Good to have: Direct lab experience of fiber characterization and performance simulations.