Indirect procurement leadership meets supplier performance management in Ciena’s Category Lead role, based in Ottawa. Use category expertise to improve sourcing outcomes.

This position develops and executes global strategies for indirect spend, including technical and engineering teams, Capex, and MRO. You will conduct spend and market analysis, identify suppliers, and lead sourcing through contract negotiation. The role also strengthens stakeholder relationships, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute global strategies across indirect procurement categories
- Identify suppliers and process improvement opportunities through analysis
- Evaluate vendors and negotiate procurement contracts




- Align sourcing activities with internal business requirements
- Drive continuous improvement using procurement practices and technology

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related discipline
- Five or more years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
- Three or more years of category management experience
- Track record delivering cost savings and process efficiencies
- Stakeholder and supplier relationship-building capability

Bring category management, sourcing analysis, and contract negotiation skills to Ciena’s indirect procurement team in Ottawa.

📌 Indirect Procurement Category Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 Ciena Canada ULC
📍 Quebec City