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 spend analyses. This role champions continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory compliance while building robust relationships with internal teams.Key Responsibilities:Formulate and execute category strategies for indirect spendConduct supplier assessments and market analysisManage the entire sourcing process from RFI to selectionMaintain supplier relationships and monitor performancePresent category performance reports to senior managementRequirements:Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or a related field5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, 3 years in managementProven track record of delivering cost savingsStrong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skillsProficient with procurement tools and Microsoft Excel/PPTBecome an integral part of Ciena's procurement success, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

📌 Category Lead Role At Ciena (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles