Procurement Sourcing Specialist - Software

Adobe-posted about 1 year ago
$68,900 - $146,200/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Lehi, UT
Publishing Industries
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The Procurement Sourcing Specialist at Adobe is responsible for leading sourcing projects and optimizing spend across Adobe's indirect categories. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to enhance financial and operational performance, while also ensuring that procurement practices align with business objectives. The specialist will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to drive value and efficiency for the company.

  • Collaborate with internal business customers and suppliers on the strategy and execution of sourcing projects.
  • Actively partner with Adobe teams on strategic supplier performance initiatives to improve financial and operational performance.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior internal leaders.
  • Lead cross-functional management to plan sourcing strategies and supplier management programs aligned with business objectives.
  • Pro-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 savings.
  • Collaborate with Adobe Legal for negotiations of large/high risk agreements; ensure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk.
  • 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 initiatives.
  • Use and maintain procurement tools according to Global Procurement standards and expectations.
  • Process contracts according to Adobe Legal Playbook and policies.
  • Apply supplier relationship management techniques to ensure the supply base is providing required level of services.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA or JD preferred.
  • Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) preferred.
  • Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis.
  • 3-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management in a sophisticated, global, procurement environment.
  • Sound understanding of procurement practices and techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract specifications within the Procurement process.
  • Knowledge of purchasing systems and order management software.
  • Familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis.
  • High attention to detail and the exercise of sound judgment and decision-making.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications, time management and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent presenter of complex concepts and dense data (an Excel and PowerPoint wiz).
  • Self-motivated to achieve results without requiring constant follow-up.
  • Ability to reorder priorities on short-notice and adapt to changing requirements.
  • Familiarity with procurement tools and systems.
  • Experience in supplier relationship management.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and location.
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for non-sales roles.
  • Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
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