Category Manager - Facilities at Adobe

Lehi, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

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 on facilities

Responsibilities

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 facilities
Build strong trusted relationships with senior internal partners through 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 instituting a complete strategy to approach renewal
Demonstrate expertise in facility 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 and contributing with Legal; help internal partners obtain robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliable performance
Report 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 manner
Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives
Key contributor to the strategic direction of Sourcing/Procurement initiatives

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Category Manager - Facilities role?

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Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

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What key responsibilities are involved in this role?

The role involves serving as a liaison with internal business partners and external suppliers for sourcing projects related to Adobe facilities, building trusted relationships with senior partners, proactively seeking value-creating opportunities, and overseeing contract obligations and renewals.

What is Adobe's company culture like?

Adobe is committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity, values new ideas from everywhere in the organization, and is passionate about empowering people to create digital experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have expertise in strategic sourcing for indirect categories like facilities, experience leading sophisticated sourcing projects, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers.

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

$668.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries

10,001+Employees