Strategic Commodity Manager

Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC in

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in the United States is seeking a Strategic Commodity Manager for Aerospace & Government Programs to develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure supply continuity while meeting cost, quality, and compliance goals.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Finance on NPI, production, and government contract obligations, while

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
7+ years of sourcing or commodity management experience.
3+ years supporting aerospace, defense, government, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience negotiating strategic supplier agreements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for aerospace and government programs.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and long-term agreements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance on NPI and production requirements.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks with proactive sourcing.
Lead cost reduction, cost avoidance, and VA/VE initiatives while ensuring compliance.
Source precision optical components and advanced materials in collaboration with engineering.
Support new product development, supplier qualification, prototype builds, and production readiness.
Provide data analytics and reporting on supplier performance and savings to leadership.
Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and strategies across programs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Excellent communication

Executive presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Strategic Commodity Manager (Project Management)

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Strategic Commodity Manager – Aerospace & Government Programs is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials supporting aerospace, defense, government, and commercial programs. This position manages strategic supplier relationships, negotiates long‑term agreements, mitigates supply chain risk, and ensures continuity of supply while meeting cost, quality, delivery, and compliance objectives.

The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Manufacturing, Contracts, and Finance to support new product introductions, production requirements, and government contract obligations.

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
Develop and execute commodity strategies that align with business objectives while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, supplier performance, and continuity of supply.Drive supplier engagement to support technology roadmaps and material innovation
Supplier Relationship Management
Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships through supplier selection, qualification, contract negotiations, performance management, drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Government & Aerospace Compliance
Support sourcing activities for aerospace, defense, and government programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements, including ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFARS, and AS9100.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management, Planning, and Contracts to support production, new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and business objectives.
Supply Chain Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks related to supplier capacity, financial stability, geopolitical events, sole-source exposure, and business continuity through proactive sourcing strategies.
Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
Lead cost reduction, cost avoidance, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives while maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.
Technical Sourcing
Source precision optical components and advanced materials while collaborating with Engineering and suppliers on optical fabrication methods, metrology, and optical test & measurement processes to support product quality and manufacturability.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and key suppliers to support new product development, supplier qualification, prototype builds, production readiness, and successful product launches.
Data Analytics & Business Reporting
Analyze supplier performance, spend, market trends, and commodity risks to support data-driven sourcing decisions. Prepare and present supplier performance, cost savings, and strategic sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.
Project Management
Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and strategic projects simultaneously while effectively balancing changing business priorities, customer requirements, and production demands.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.
3+ years supporting aerospace, defense, government, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience negotiating strategic supplier agreements.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of semiconductor, optics, precision machining, electronics, or engineered materials.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency with:

Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Power Query
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Dashboard development
ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)

ITAR:

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty.

Job Posting Pay Range:

72,800

135,200

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