Director of Procurement Operations

Ciena•Baltimore, MD

2d•$175,900 - $280,900•Onsite

About The Position

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
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.