Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

Ciena Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 197,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation

Job summary

Ciena Corporation, based in Baltimore, seeks a Senior Director of Indirect Procurement to lead a global team shaping how the company sources, partners, and invests across the enterprise.

You will define and execute a global strategy, drive sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, and collaborate with Finance to achieve annual savings while elevating procurement's strategic impact. This role requires influence across a complex matrix and a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in senior procurement roles within global organizations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders in complex environments.
• Strong communicator with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Proficiency in data analytics and procurement technologies (Power BI, Oracle, Excel).
• Experience with sustainability, supplier diversity, or supplier risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global Indirect Procurement organization.
• Represent Indirect Procurement as a strategic partner to senior leaders.
• Define and execute a global Indirect Procurement strategy.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to drive savings and governance.
• Establish procurement policies, tools, and technologies for transparency and compliance.
• Partner with Finance/FP&A to deliver annual savings targets.
• Drive global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Data analytics

Power BI

Excel

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

Excel

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

## Senior Director, Indirect ProcurementPostuler: Baltimore: Full time: Publié aujourd'hui: R030373As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. As the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement at Ciena, this role shapes how the company sources, partners, and invests across the enterprise. As a key leader within the global Procurement organization, the position drives transformation, elevates Procurement’s strategic impact, and enables measurable value through world-class practices. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes while building and leading a high-performing global team in a company recognized as the global leader in high-speed connectivity.**How you will make an impact:*** Lead and develop a global Indirect Procurement organization, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.* Represent Indirect Procurement as a strategic partner to senior leaders and executives, strengthening trust and enterprise alignment.* Define and execute a global Indirect Procurement strategy that optimizes sourcing, supplier management, and governance.* Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to drive thought leadership, mitigate risk, and optimize enterprise spend.* Establish and champion procurement policies, tools, and technologies to improve transparency, efficiency, and compliance.* Partner with Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to deliver annual savings targets aligned to corporate financial goals.* Drive global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management initiatives that strengthen supplier performance and relationships.**The must haves:*** Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a related field.* Experience: 7+ years of leadership experience in senior procurement roles within a global organization, with demonstrated success in team development and transformation.* Minimum of 20 years of experience in Procurement.* Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments to deliver measurable business outcomes.* Polished communicator with experience developing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.* Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted internal partnerships.* Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and building collaborative supplier relationships.* Proficiency in data analytics and procurement technologies, including Power BI, Oracle, and Excel.* Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of financial statements and business performance drivers.**Nice to haves:*** Certifications: Advanced certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management [CPSM], Certified Supply Chain Professional [CSCP]).* Experience using or implementing source-to-pay technologies, including e-sourcing, Oracle, Coupa, contract lifecycle management tools, or spend analytics.* Proven success leading initiatives in sustainability, supplier diversity, or supplier risk management. **Pay Range:** The salary range for this role in the USA is $196,600.00 - $314,000.00 USD#LI-JDPay 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. 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.