Senior Associate

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individuals passions growth wellbeing and belonging Were a technology company that leads with our humanityxe2x80x94driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social community and societal impact Why Ciena xc2xb7 We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work xc2xb7 We believe an inclusive diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees xc2xb7 We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs xc2xb7 We are committed to employee development offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities xc2xb7 We know that financial security is important We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs and an employee share option purchase program xc2xb7 We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable We offer flexible paid time off xc2xb7 Great work deserves recognition We have a robust recognition program with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems services and automation software We build the worlds most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer more connected experiences for all users For three-plus decades weve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation We prioritize deep collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers partners and communitiesxe2x80x94local and global How You will Contribute The role focuses primarily on Procurement transactional spot buy activities He she drives better spend compliance consolidation by checking and channeling the purchase through the right procurement process The person will help maintain master data set up the vendors in the procurement system COUPA including onboarding and risk assessments He she will assist in Help Desk type role both internal and for suppliers and work on contracts to support stakeholders Work in full compliance with the company Procurement Policies educating and driving the correct behaviors Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with our internal customers and suppliers Acts as a liaison in dealings between vendors and requestors including expediting Proactively support effective delivery of Indirect Procurement metrics by supporting projects and initiatives identifying root cause of issues and corrective actions Support Category and Stakeholders teams in identifying savings and e-catalog opportunities running tenders and negotiations Constantly improve P2P process and any associated administration through creation and maintenance of catalogs supplier onboarding contract creation and maintenance vendor performance dashboards etc Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of procurement processes Set-up and maintain supplier master data for procurement network Meet service level agreements SLA for standard tasks e g PR validation vendor set-up contracts maintenance etc Support internal stakeholders and suppliers with the Procurement COUPA or process requests What Does Ciena Expect of Youxc2xb7 Initiative Youre a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines xc2xb7 Agility you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the product development lifecycle xc2xb7 Communication expertise the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas xc2xb7 The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment but are comfortable working independently as required xc2xb7 Relationship builder with a proven ability to influence youre able to get work done through others xc2xb7 A commitment to innovation you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line Grow in a fast-pace environment Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds Ability to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral or functional moves The Must Haves Fluency in English Effective listening communication verbal and written and negotiating skills Bias for action and result driven mindset good time management skills Problem-solving and analytical ability Proficiency in Microsoft Office Team-player Ability to make effective escalation decision Bachelors degree with at least 3 - 5 years professional experience in Procurement Experience with COUPA Ciena is an equal opportunities employer We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills We value your passion to discover simplify and build Not ready to apply Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox At Ciena we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected valued and heard Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals We do not tolerate any form of discrimination Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status If contacted in relation to a job opportunity please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require