Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

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 a chance to lead sourcing projects while you partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize spend across Adobe's indirect categories.What you'll Do

Collaborate closely with internal business customers and suppliers on strategies and execution of complex sourcing projects

Acquire the best value to Adobe in business and commercial termsActively partner with Adobe teams on strategic supplier performance initiatives sought to improve financial and operational performanceBuild trusted relationships with senior internal leadersJointly lead or lead cross-functional management to plan sourcing strategies and supplier management programs aligned with business objectivesPro-actively seek value/savings and efficiency opportunities across category spend; negotiate and report in appropriate format.Demonstrate assigned category expertise and business sense by defining category standards and operating procedures.Develop, issue and lead RFx activity to find the best sourcing solutions that meet business and commercial requirements; lead commercial negotiations to ensure Adobe receives the best value and associated cost savingsCollaborate with legal for negotiations of large/high risk agreements; ensure favorable commercial terms and mitigate riskReport progress on a weekly basis, indicating work planning and work in progress. Add agreements, service details and payment forecasts into procurement systems in a complete and timely mannerDrive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.Catalyst in planning and direction of Sourcing/Procurement initiatives.Utilizes and maintains procurement tools according to Global Procurement standards and expectationsProcesses contracts according to Adobe Legal Playbook and policiesApplies supplier relationship management techniques to ensure the supply base is providing required level of services, including but not limited to supplier business reviews, spend analytics, etc.What you need to succeed

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA or JD preferred

5-7 years of direct experience and supervisory experience preferredStrategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) preferredFamiliarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysisDemonstrated ability in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management in a complex, global, procurement environmentSound understanding of procurement practices and techniques including the development and implementation of category management strategies.Ability to read and interpret contract specifications within the Procurement processPurchasing systems and order management software knowledge*... For full info follow application link.Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation,gender identity, disability or veteran status.