Director of Procurement Operations

Ciena Government Solutions • Baltimore, MD

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. Senior Director, Procurement Operations Summary As a member of Ciena's Global Procurement Leadership Team, the Senior Director of Procurement Operations leads the strategy, governance, systems, processes, and operational excellence framework that enables world-class procurement performance globally. This leader drives transformation through digital capabilities, business operations, compliance, trade governance, sustainability, risk management, and supply chain resilience initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Transformation.
• Proven success leading large-scale process, systems, governance, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in procurement systems, compliance, risk management, supplier management, and business operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement Operations strategy, business planning, KPI management, executive reporting, and organizational effectiveness.
• Own the procurement systems and digital transformation roadmap, including analytics, automation, and process optimization.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, governance, controls, and compliance programs.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Trade Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance and support tariff and global trade strategies.
• Lead sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with corporate ESG objectives.
• Develop enterprise supplier risk management, business continuity, and supply chain resilience programs.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 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
• vacation time
• Paid Family Leave
• other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director