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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $84.7k - $135.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Ciena

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned indirect spend categories, including technical and engineering teams, Capex, and MRO • Conduct market analysis, supplier identification, and spend analysis to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier selection • Build relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business requirements • Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, and supplier issue resolution • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing procurement best practices and technology solutions • Develop and present category performance, savings, and key metric reporting to leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field • MBA or advanced degree preferred • 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing roles • 3+ years in category management • Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process efficiencies • Strong negotiation skills and application of procurement contract management • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers • Experience utilizing procurement software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and legal and commercial procurement contract processes, including DocuSign • Ability to work independently and within a team environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Presentation skills supporting stakeholder engagement and reporting

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary incentive bonus eligibility for non-sales employees • Medical, dental, and vision plans • DCPP with company matching in Canada • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence • Development opportunities • Flexible work arrangements • Work supporting employee growth and well-being

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