Strategic Optics Sourcing Leader

Arista Networks, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Commodity Manager to lead optics commodity strategies, drive time-to-market and cost reductions, and manage strategic supplier relationships.

You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and implement long-term procurement actions across global supplier networks. The role requires a decade of experience in networking or electronics, strong communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on cross-site collaboration and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a networking environment (preferred), electronics or electrical, purchasing, commodity management and materials management positions.
• CPIM, CIRM, and/or C.P.M. desired.
• Strong team-building abilities to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and lead change within the organization.
• Ability to interface and positively influence at all levels through excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of Optics commodity, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong PC application skills, including Microsoft Office with strong capabilities in Project and Access.

Responsibilities

• Creates, implements, and maintains strategic sourcing strategies for Arista’s enclosure commodity to support company requirements.
• Undertakes spend analysis, supplier assessment and supplier selection to agreed processes.
• Develops and implements commodity strategies in line with company and manufacturing initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce total cost of supply chain management.
• Builds cost models (TAC/Should cost) to validate commodity strategies and understand cost drivers.
• Coordinates all activities with Engineering, NPI, and suppliers to ensure long lifetimes and solid supply availability.
• Manages relationships with suppliers on behalf of Arista with site supply chain leads.
• Develops a robust commodity supply base creating competitive advantage using global markets and best-in-class technologies.
• Monitors/report on priority projects and savings; ensures targets for cost reduction are met.
• Provides input for annual and long-term savings targets; trains/mentors junior personnel on strategic sourcing.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Access

Job description

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Commodity Manager to lead optics commodity strategies, drive time-to-market and cost reductions, and manage strategic supplier relationships.

You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and implement long-term procurement actions across global supplier networks. The role requires a decade of experience in networking or electronics, strong communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on cross-site collaboration and continuous improvement