Vinnie Lyon

Vinnie Lyon, CCMP, SRMP, is a seasoned professional in business operations and vendor risk management, currently serving as Senior Manager of Function Business Operations at Ciena since October 2021, where responsibilities include supporting the Vice President of Procurement and driving key initiatives within the Supply Chain team. Previously, Vinnie held roles at MD Financial Management, including Manager of Contracts & Strategic Sourcing, focusing on vendor relationships and corporate procurement policies, and Contract Manager, overseeing vendor agreements and stakeholder liaison. Vinnie also gained experience at MBNA/BOA/TD Bank as Vendor Relationship Manager and at MBNA Canada as Risk Operations Team Manager, emphasizing supplier risk management and integration of vendor management processes. Vinnie holds a degree in Public Relations from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology.