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

Skills

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

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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