Senior Director, Indirect Procurement — Global Leader

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

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.