Sr. Buyer CAPEX

Requisition Number: 73594

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

As a Sr. Procurement CAPEX Specialist, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for complex global commodities, ensuring alignment with business, manufacturing, and supply chain strategies. This role plays a critical part in delivering value, optimizing supplier performance, and enabling long-term growth.

What will you do?

• Lead strategic sourcing plans based on demand forecasts and market trends
• Manage supplier bid processes (RFPs, RFQs) and evaluate proposals
• Negotiate with key suppliers to maximize cost, quality, and service value
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across global markets
• Drive supplier performance management and service level agreements
• Provide market intelligence to support sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and standards
• Partner cross-functionally with business, supply chain, and manufacturing teams

What do you require?

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing environments
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in a global, matrix environment

What we offer?

• Great benefits above law
• Growing environment that supports learning
• Equal opportunity employee

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