Global Sourcing Manager

Koch

. Own day-to-day health and continuity of the fiber optic and CAT 6 supply base .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day health and continuity of the fiber optic and CAT 6 supply base
Manage shortages, supplier commitments, capacity constraints, expedites, and recovery actions
Partner with Engineering and Quality on supplier qualifications, testing, technical documentation, approvals, and implementation
Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations involving pricing, lead times, capacity, terms, and supply commitments
Identify and address supply, capacity, quality, and commercial risks through mitigation and recovery plans
Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier-development programs with priorities, ownership, milestones, and fact-based communication
Build supplier relationships, navigate ambiguity, and implement practical processes
Develop processes, tools, supplier capabilities, and operating discipline to scale the business
Reassess priorities and focus effort on the highest-value activities
Travel globally according to business needs, averaging 40%-50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Economics
5+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles
Experience in fiber optic cable, optical components, or high-speed connectivity
Experience managing suppliers and resolving delivery, capacity, commercial, or operational issues
Experience managing tactical supply requirements and longer-term sourcing strategy or supplier-development initiatives
Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, or Finance
Remote candidates require 10+ years of precision fiber optic experience
Preferred: 10+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles
Preferred: Experience with fiber optic cable, CAT 6 cable, copper communication cable, connectivity products, or related materials
Preferred: Knowledge of cable manufacturing, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, capacity, lead times, and supply-chain risks
Preferred: Experience managing shortages, expedites, supplier recovery, capacity commitments, and alternate-source qualifications
Preferred: Experience with supplier qualification and identification
Preferred: Experience with commercial negotiations, cost modeling, benchmarking, or total-cost analysis
Preferred: Experience in a global manufacturing, connectivity, telecommunications, or technology environment
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or be eligible to receive export authorization under ITAR and/or EAR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Disability coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
May include infertility assistance
May include paid parental leave
May include adoption assistance
Flexible work environment