Backed by Redpoint.
About the role
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our rapidly growing team. This role is critical in building and scaling a resilient, high-performance supplier network to support our next-generation photonics products.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing faster, cooler, and massively more efficient.
We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some of the hardest challenges in optics, systems, and scale. Every decision you make will directly influence how we build, source, and deliver the infrastructure of tomorrow.
If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact, jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started.
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our rapidly growing team. This role is critical in building and scaling a resilient, high-performance supplier network to support our next-generation photonics products.
You will own supplier strategy, sourcing, commercial...
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