What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Strategic Sourcing Leader position at Adobe Systems?
Job Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing professional to accelerate our commercial success through outstanding sourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison with internal business partners and external suppliers in the execution of impactful sourcing projects.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with senior internal partners by understanding their objectives and bridging them with those of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS).
- Identify and pursue value-creating opportunities across spend categories.
- Oversee the process of disseminating and following contract obligations, ensuring a complete strategy for approaching renewals.
- Demonstrate expertise in hardware, software categories, and commercial models, with the ability to train others on these topics across the organization.
- Develop, issue, and coordinate RFx activity, leading commercial negotiations to find the best sourcing solution for Adobe.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a similar field.
- Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) are an asset.
- 3-5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, with a focus on Employee Hardware, Telecom, Internet Bandwidth, and Colocation.
- Deep market knowledge, contracting trends, licensing models, and business models.
- Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to positively influence various partners, improving business dynamics within Global Procurement and across Adobe.
Compensation Package
The annual compensation range for this position is $95,100 - $184,000, varying by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Salary : $95,100 - $184,000
