Procurement Senior Manager - Technology Software

Senior Manager, Software Sourcing

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Manager of Software Sourcing to join our Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team. This leadership role involves guiding a team of experienced sourcing professionals who manage high-value, complex software procurement deals across Adobe. Your team's work will directly build how Adobe buys, negotiates, and manages its most strategic software investments.

This outstanding opportunity requires critical thinking and people development. You will navigate commercially complex negotiations, support the growth of senior individual contributors, and represent GSS in executive-level conversations. Bring clarity to ambiguous situations, translate technical and financial complexity into actionable recommendations, and build trust with partners at every level of the organization.

What You'll Do

* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior sourcing professionals, setting clear expectations and encouraging growth

* Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for complex software categories, including enterprise agreements, SaaS contracts, licensing negotiations, and renewals

* Guide your team through high-stakes commercial negotiations, structuring deal strategies, evaluating trade-offs, and presenting recommendations to executives

* Partner with engineering, finance, legal, and business leadership to translate collaborator needs into effective sourcing approaches

* Develop and deliver executive-ready analyses and presentations that distill complex deal dynamics into clear narratives

* Build and maintain positive relationships with strategic software suppliers to capture full value while managing risk

* Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and team capabilities

* Support quarterly business reviews and governance discussions with data-driven insights and forward-looking strategies

What You Bring

* 8+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, consulting, finance, or related analytical fields

* 3+ years of experience leading or managing teams, developing talent, and raising performance standards

* Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including modeling deal scenarios and structuring complex financial recommendations

* Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain commercial and technical concepts clearly to various audiences

* Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority work streams while maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment

* A track record of building positive relationships across functions, influencing without authority, and navigating competing collaborator priorities

* Comfort with ambiguity and a structured approach to crafting clarity from complex information

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Direct experience in software procurement, SaaS sourcing, or technology category management

* MBA, JD, or advanced degree or equivalent experience in a related field

* Familiarity with enterprise procurement systems such as GEP, Coupa, or similar platforms

* Background in software licensing models, cloud contracting, and evolving technology commercial structures

* Experience with BI reporting tools, spend analytics, or data visualization platforms

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're building a team where experienced professionals can lead meaningful work and continue growing. Your insights will directly develop Adobe's most important software investments, and you'll have a seat at the table in key decisions!

We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a culture that values curiosity, rigor, and collaboration. We work hard, support each other, and believe that the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together toward shared goals.

About Adobe

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