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.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead development and execution of a global commodity strategy for optical active photonic components, ensuring long-term, cost-competitive supply.

• Build a diversified, innovation-focused supplier ecosystem with balanced risk and regional exposure.

• Cultivate executive-level supplier partnerships backed by structured governance and performance accountability.

• Negotiate complex global agreements that secure competitive pricing, supply priority, and commercial protections.

• Drive cost reduction programs and margin expansion through cost modeling, benchmarking, and design-for-cost initiatives.

• Ensure supply assurance and proactively mitigate risk related to capacity, geopolitical exposure, and single-source dependency.

• Align sourcing decisions with product, financial, and technology strategies across cross-functional teams.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 8–12+ years of experience sourcing optical components.

• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value international supply agreements.

• Strong commercial acumen with proven impact on cost reduction and margin improvement.

• Experience managing suppliers in high-growth, technology-driven markets.

• Advanced negotiation and contract structuring capability.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with optical photonic components such as lenses, fibers, etalons, and prisms.

• Background in make-vs-buy analysis or vertical integration strategy.

• Familiarity with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.

• Experience supporting telecom or hyperscale interconnect markets.

• Exposure to Supplier Relationship Management governance models.

• Knowledge of geopolitical supply chain risk indicators.

• Cross-functional leadership in engineering, product, or finance environments.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position in Ottawa 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. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. 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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