Adobe Inc.
Category Manager - Technology Sourcing - Infrastructure
Adobe Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Adobe purchases products and services from thousands of suppliers each year. We aim to accelerate Adobe's continued commercial success through outstanding strategic sourcing. You will have the chance to lead sourcing projects while you partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize spend across Adobe's indirect categories. The Opportunity
Adobe is seeking to advance strategic sourcing initiatives that support our indirect categories. This role focuses on leading sourcing projects, partnering with internal teams and suppliers, and optimizing spend. What you'll do
Serve as a liaison with internal business partners and external suppliers in the strategies and execution of sophisticated and impactful sourcing projects related to Adobe's private data center infrastructure. Build strong trusted relationships with senior internal partners by understanding their objectives and bridging them with those of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS). Proactively seek value-creating opportunities across spend categories. Oversee the process of disseminating and following contract obligations, and institute a complete strategy to approach renewal. Demonstrate expertise in data center infrastructure trends and commercial models, and train others on the same across the organization. Develop, issue, and coordinate RFx activity and lead commercial negotiations to find the best sourcing solution for Adobe. Ensure proper risk mitigation through liaising with Legal. Help internal partners obtain robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliable performance. Report progress on a weekly basis, indicate work planning and work in progress. Add agreements, service details and payment forecasts into procurement systems in a complete and timely manner. Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives. Contribute to the strategic direction of Sourcing/Procurement initiatives. What You'll Need
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or similar (preference: MBA, or JD). Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) a plus. Preference: 5-9 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing with an emphasis in data center infrastructure. Deep market knowledge of data center and infrastructure contracting trends, licensing models, business models, and players. Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis. Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to positively influence various partners, with evidence of continuous positive customer feedback. Growth mentality: awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses; ability to receive, apply, and give useful feedback. Mastery of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis. High attention to detail and sound judgment and decision-making. Exceptional written and verbal communications, time management and interpersonal skills. Ability to synthesize and present complex matters and data analysis in executive presentation formats with insightful commentary. Willingness to train and educate users in new processes, policies, procedures, or technologies. Ability to manage workload and priorities effectively. Flexible working times based on company requirements and may be required at various times through the business year and quarter. About Adobe
Adobe offers an exceptional work environment recognized on Best Companies Lists. You will be part of a collaborative culture that supports growth through ongoing feedback. Compensation and notices
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $95,100 – $184,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. For sales roles, starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (base + commission); for non-sales roles, starting salaries are base salary with short-term incentives in the form of an Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices
California: Fair Chance Ordinances - Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice - If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until the date stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice - It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Adobe is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to all users. If you require accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
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Adobe purchases products and services from thousands of suppliers each year. We aim to accelerate Adobe's continued commercial success through outstanding strategic sourcing. You will have the chance to lead sourcing projects while you partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize spend across Adobe's indirect categories. The Opportunity
Adobe is seeking to advance strategic sourcing initiatives that support our indirect categories. This role focuses on leading sourcing projects, partnering with internal teams and suppliers, and optimizing spend. What you'll do
Serve as a liaison with internal business partners and external suppliers in the strategies and execution of sophisticated and impactful sourcing projects related to Adobe's private data center infrastructure. Build strong trusted relationships with senior internal partners by understanding their objectives and bridging them with those of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS). Proactively seek value-creating opportunities across spend categories. Oversee the process of disseminating and following contract obligations, and institute a complete strategy to approach renewal. Demonstrate expertise in data center infrastructure trends and commercial models, and train others on the same across the organization. Develop, issue, and coordinate RFx activity and lead commercial negotiations to find the best sourcing solution for Adobe. Ensure proper risk mitigation through liaising with Legal. Help internal partners obtain robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliable performance. Report progress on a weekly basis, indicate work planning and work in progress. Add agreements, service details and payment forecasts into procurement systems in a complete and timely manner. Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives. Contribute to the strategic direction of Sourcing/Procurement initiatives. What You'll Need
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or similar (preference: MBA, or JD). Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) a plus. Preference: 5-9 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing with an emphasis in data center infrastructure. Deep market knowledge of data center and infrastructure contracting trends, licensing models, business models, and players. Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis. Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to positively influence various partners, with evidence of continuous positive customer feedback. Growth mentality: awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses; ability to receive, apply, and give useful feedback. Mastery of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis. High attention to detail and sound judgment and decision-making. Exceptional written and verbal communications, time management and interpersonal skills. Ability to synthesize and present complex matters and data analysis in executive presentation formats with insightful commentary. Willingness to train and educate users in new processes, policies, procedures, or technologies. Ability to manage workload and priorities effectively. Flexible working times based on company requirements and may be required at various times through the business year and quarter. About Adobe
Adobe offers an exceptional work environment recognized on Best Companies Lists. You will be part of a collaborative culture that supports growth through ongoing feedback. Compensation and notices
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $95,100 – $184,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. For sales roles, starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (base + commission); for non-sales roles, starting salaries are base salary with short-term incentives in the form of an Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices
California: Fair Chance Ordinances - Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice - If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until the date stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice - It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Adobe is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to all users. If you require accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
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