Senior Director, Indirect Procurement at Ciena in Baltimore, MD

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. 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.

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