Category Manager

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Adobe Systems Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

Join Adobe Systems as a Category Manager and play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives that accelerate the company's commercial success.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to lead sourcing projects and partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize spend across Adobe's indirect and direct categories. As a Category Manager, you will serve as a liaison between internal business partners and external suppliers, building strong trusted relationships and bridging objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to drive value creation across spend categories
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior internal partners and external suppliers
  • Oversee the process of disseminating and following contract obligations and instituting a complete strategy to approach renewal
  • Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of Sourcing/Procurement initiatives
Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or similar
  • Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) a plus
  • 5-9 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing with an emphasis in Private Infrastructure
  • Deep market knowledge, contracting trends, licensing models, and business models
  • Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis
What We Offer

At Adobe, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and short-term incentives. We also offer long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. Our company is committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.



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