Strategic Sourcing Category Lead
Ciena CorporationStrategic sourcing and negotiation define this Category Lead role at Ciena in Ottawa. Lead indirect procurement initiatives supporting global business objectives.
As Category Lead, you will develop strategies across technical and engineering teams, Capex, and MRO. The position focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, contract compliance, and process improvement. You will align procurem
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ent activities with stakeholders and present performance metrics to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for assigned indirect spend categories
Analyze markets, suppliers, and spending for savings opportunities
Lead RFI, RFP, evaluation, negotiation, and selection activities
Manage supplier performance, compliance, and issue resolution
Present savings, performance, and key metrics to leadership
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field
Five or more years in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
Three or more years in category management
Strong negotiation and procurement contract management skills
Procurement software, Excel, PowerPoint, and DocuSign experience
Apply strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise as Ciena’s Category Lead in Ottawa.