Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

Ciena Corporation; Shipley Corner (MD); Vor Ort; USD 181.000 - 289.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

Ciena, the global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Senior Director of Indirect Procurement to shape sourcing, supplier governance, and enterprise-wide savings. You will lead a global team, partnering with senior leaders to drive policy, governance, and measurable value.

Use Power BI, Oracle, and Excel to analyze data, optimize supplier performance, and deliver strategic outcomes. This role provides broad impact across the enterprise and a focus on transformation and collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in senior procurement leadership within a global org.
• 20+ years total procurement experience and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proficiency in data analytics and procurement tech (Power BI, Oracle, Excel).

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a global indirect procurement organization.
• Partner with senior leaders to align procurement strategy with business goals.
• Define and execute global sourcing, supplier management, and governance.
• Drive cost savings and compliance through policies and tools.
• Collaborate with FP&A to deliver annual savings targets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Senior procurement

Strategic partner

Power BI

Oracle

Excel

Data analytics

Financial acumen

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Coupa

Spend analytics

Jobbeschreibung

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. 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 $181, 000 - $289, 100 Pay 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• vacation time

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement:

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.