Sourcing Specialist

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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At Ciena, our success is rooted in people. This role strengthens how we understand talent markets and how we attract exceptional individuals who help our customers, partners, and communities thrive in the AI era. Join a global team that blends research, sourcing expertise, and data‑informed insights to elevate hiring outcomes across the organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Conduct talent market research to deliver insights on skills, availability, compensation, and hiring trends
• Create sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for APJI /EMEA‑based and GTM (go‑to‑market) roles across the organization.
• Partner with recruiters, HR business partners, and business leaders to translate workforce needs into actionable intelligence
• Present data‑driven recommendations that inform and strengthen talent acquisition strategies
• Build and optimize data collection frameworks that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Develop targeted research, talent maps, and custom sourcing strategies for current and future roles
• Lead persona‑based pipelines, competitor intelligence, and targeted outreach initiatives.

The must haves:

• 6–12 years of experience in sourcing, research, analysis, recruiting, or a related talent acquisition function (+)
• Proven experience in international sourcing or recruiting across multiple markets
• Demonstrated exposure to sourcing for GTM (go‑to‑market) roles in APJ and EMEA.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, human resources, analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical capability to collect, organize, and interpret complex information
• Experience conducting structured research with multiple tools and methodologies
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) tools, and data visualization platforms

Nice to haves:
• Direct experience working in talent intelligence
• Prior experience engaging passive talent
• Familiarity with Boolean search or deep‑web research techniques
• Experience building dashboards or recurring insight reports
• Exposure to competitor intelligence or persona‑based research initiatives
• Experience collaborating with recruitment marketing teams on targeted campaigns
• Knowledge of market‑intelligence platforms or research tools.

Any Masters would be preferred.

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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.

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