Ciena – Global Commodity Manager: Printed Circuit Boards – Ottawa, ON

Company: Ciena

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $93900 – 149900 per year

Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:48:55 GMT

Job description: Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.The successful candidate will be a member of the Ciena’s Global Commodity Management team and responsible for managing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) portfolio. Candidate shall be responsible for analyzing PCB market trends, developing commodity strategies, negotiating supplier pricing & business terms, developing supply assurance programs, managing suppliers and serving as Ciena’s subject matter expert for all business related activities associated with commodity.How You Will Contribute:

  • Develop and implement commodity strategies that ensures the utilization of best in class products & suppliers based on Technology, Quality, Supply & Cost
  • Monitor commodity market trends such as new technology developments, product costs, global supply conditions and competitive supplier landscape to develop strategies that leverage market trends
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement commodity strategies that achieve Ciena’s overall objectives
  • Serve as lead negotiator to optimize Ciena’s total cost of ownership for commodity over product lifecycle
  • Monitor capacity readiness with suppliers for new and sustaining products to ensure time to market expectations & revenue/customer commitments are achieved
  • Resolve critical supply shortages by actively working with suppliers and EMS partners
  • Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks associated with Ciena’s suppliers and ensure supply availability for PCB products
  • Define & implement strategies that minimize Ciena’s supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for optical components
  • Collaborate with R&D to successfully onboard new products & technologies that align to commodity strategy
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and their management to ensure best in class support to Ciena
  • Lead recurring business reviews with key suppliers to ensure congruence between Ciena’s goals and supplier’s actions
  • Support internal stakeholders with the negotiation of legal agreements that enable Ciena’s business requirements with suppliers

The Must Haves:

  • Knowledge of PCB industry, suppliers, market trends and technologies is desirable
  • Understanding of different PCB technologies such as multi-layer, high density interconnect, high frequency, Silicon Like PCBs is desirable
  • Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes is desirable
  • Experience leading cross functional teams which include R&D, PLM, Quality for key commodity initiatives
  • Strong negotiations skills
  • Ability to influence and foster strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Confidently works well under pressure with strong time management disciplines
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Engineering and/or Business Degree
  • 5 years or more of experience in procurement of PCBs or similar commodities
  • 5 to 10 years of general Procurement experience

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $93.900 – $149,900 CAD#LI-WH1#LI-RemotePay 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.Not ready to apply? Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.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.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Industry Job Boards – B2B Sales Representative – Toronto, ON

Company: Industry Job Boards

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:45:17 GMT

Job description: B2B Sales Representative – RemoteWe help companies hire the people they need with job postings and recruitment servicesThis is a remote work from home position working 4-8 hours daily reaching out to companies all across Canada and discussing their hiring needs.This is a high commission performance-based position. If you are hard working, smart, able to talk to people, have a bit of an attitude, not afraid to close the sale and are looking to maximize your earning potential without any caps, this is the role. you can be making to $60 to 300K+ per yearThe Role:

  • Go to job boards, look at companies hiring, visit their website (there are over 600,000 companies hiring daily in Canada)
  • Look at our databases and other sources for contacts
  • Call and connect and discuss their hiring, challenges, and number of positions and then present them with a solution
  • Try to close in one call
  • Schedule an online presentation and or send email information to close sales
  • Follow up with current clients, make sure they are happy and upsell and sell new services
  • Our services sell in the $700 to $200,000 range, with an average sale around $2,000

Requirements:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to make 30-60 outbound calls daily
  • Able to use a computer to email and text clients and potential clients
  • Tech savvy
  • Fast on the computer
  • Self starter
  • Sales, recruitment, or tech sales experience preferred
  • A CLOSER. Your goal on every call is to CLOSE
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Able to execute simple contracts

You Must Have:

  • Quiet work area
  • Modern, fast desktop computer or laptop
  • Double monitors
  • Smart phone

We will provide:

  • 2-days training
  • Online CRM
  • Phone system
  • 800 and local phone number
  • Email address
  • MS Office
  • Business cards
  • Sales Manager support
  • Weekly or bi-weekly sales meeting
  • Commission paid every Friday directly into your bank account

If you want a better career, would like to make more money, and want to maximize your earning potential – this may be the role for you. You are running your business within our business.Please Note: Once your application has been received, you will will be emailed a short video questionnaire. Please check your inbox for further instructions. Preference will be given to candidates who complete the questions.

Industry Job Boards – Newsletter Writer / Marketing and Database Manager – Toronto, ON

Company: Industry Job Boards

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:12:20 GMT

Job description: Newsletter Writer / Marketing and Database Manager – Part Time Remote We are looking for a person to manage… changes etc. Building the newsletters in Constant Contact combining articles with marketing messages you would have developed…
We are seeking a part-time remote Newsletter Writer and Marketing and Database Manager to handle tasks such as managing database updates, creating newsletters in Constant Contact, and combining articles with marketing messages.
Job Description:

Data Analyst Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Data Analyst Assistant to join our team. The Data Analyst Assistant will work closely with the Data Analyst to collect, analyze, and report on data to support decision-making processes within the company. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:
– Collect, clean, and validate data from various sources
– Conduct data analysis using statistical methods and tools
– Generate reports and visualizations to communicate insights
– Assist in developing and implementing data management processes
– Collaborate with team members to provide data support for projects
– Stay current on industry trends and best practices in data analysis

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics)
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python)
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
– Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

If you are passionate about data analysis and looking to further develop your skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.