Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

Ciena
Baltimore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 181,000 - 289,100 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Negotiation","Analytical thinking"]

Senior leader responsible for directing global indirect procurement strategy, governance, and transformation. Leads a high‑performing team, builds executive relationships, and partners with Finance to deliver annual savings and cost optimization. Drives supplier negotiation, contract management, and adoption of procurement technologies while advancing sustainability, supplier diversity, and risk management to align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable value across the organization.

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4 months ago

Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

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Job Summary

Senior leader responsible for directing global indirect procurement strategy, governance, and transformation. Leads a high‑performing team, builds executive relationships, and partners with Finance to deliver annual savings and cost optimization. Drives supplier negotiation, contract management, and adoption of procurement technologies while advancing sustainability, supplier diversity, and risk management to align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable value across the organization.
Location: Baltimore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, inspire, and develop a global Indirect Procurement team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • •Serve as the strategic face of Indirect Procurement, building trusted relationships with senior leaders to position Procurement as a valued partner and driver of organizational success.
  • •Develop and execute a global Indirect Procurement strategy, optimizing sourcing processes, supplier management, and procurement governance to achieve cost efficiency and operational excellence.
  • •Drive thought leadership using market intelligence and industry trends to anticipate opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize spend.
  • •Lead global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management initiatives to secure favorable terms and strengthen supplier relationships.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 181,000 - 289,100 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVision401kEsppEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 20 years of experience in Procurement with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field; a Master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • •7+ years of leadership experience in a senior procurement role within a global organization, with a track record of coaching high-performing teams and driving transformation.
  • •Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments, delivering measurable business results through strategic procurement initiatives.
  • •Polished communicator with experience presenting to different levels of audience.
  • •Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, skilled at stakeholder engagement and cross-department collaboration.
Experience:ProcurementSupply chainGlobal leadership
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder engagementNegotiationAnalytical thinking
Certifications:CPSMCSCP
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Power BIOracleExcel

Company Brief

Ciena
Provides networking systems, software, and services that enable service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity connectivity and adaptive network solutions worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hanover, United States
Founded: 1992
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