Category Lead

Position: Category Lead Role at Ciena
Become a pivotal Category Lead at Ciena in Ottawa, Ontario, overseeing strategic sourcing initiatives while ensuring cost optimization. Drive impactful procurement strategies and cultivate stakeholder relationships.
As the Category Lead, you'll be responsible for developing sourcing strategies for various indirect spend categories, conducting supplier and spe
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nd analyses. This role champions continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Formulate and execute category strategies for indirect spend
• Conduct supplier assessments and market analysis
• Manage the entire sourcing process from RFI to selection
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Present category performance reports to senior management
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, 3 years in management
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Proficient with procurement tools and Microsoft Excel/PPT
Become an integral part of Ciena’s procurement success, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

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