Strategic Sourcing Manager

The role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will build and scale a supplier network for next-generation photonics products. This role involves owning supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity across key categories.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with product roadmaps and company growth objectives
• Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage key suppliers
• Lead supplier negotiations across pricing, lead times, capacity, quality, and commercial terms
• Negotiate and execute master supply agreements and other critical commercial agreements
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through design engagement, market intelligence, and should-cost modeling
• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate risk through multi-sourcing and supplier performance management
• Partner with cross functional teams to drive supplier selection process
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing partners to align demand, capacity, and delivery commitments
• Develop and drive supplier performance against KPIs
• Act as the primary escalation path for the respective commodity

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain management within semiconductor, photonics, or high-tech industries
• Strong experience working with global suppliers including contract manufacturers, specialty component vendors, and strategic manufacturing partners
• Experience in optical technologies and demonstrated experience with deployment of manufacturing processes
• Proven track record supporting NPI to HVM transitions in complex hardware environments and with contract manufacturers
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing fundamentals including cost modeling, supplier negotiations, contract terms, and risk management
• Experience working embedding with hardware engineering throughout product development process
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across engineering, product management, operations, and finance
• Actively participate in solving operational challenges to keep product schedules on track
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Nice to have

• Experience in silicon photonics, optical transceivers, or advanced packaging
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
• Experience building supply chains from early-stage to scale
• Knowledge of global trade, logistics, and compliance considerations

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
• Professional development opportunities and certification support
• Access to cutting-edge photonics and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams solving complex challenges

About the company

Lumilens is building photonics infrastructure for AI supercomputing. It is a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield.