Procurement Senior Manager - Technology Software

Senior Manager, Software SourcingAbout the RoleWe’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 DoLead, mentor, and develop a team of senior sourcing professionals, setting clear expectations and encouraging growthOwn end-to-end sourcing strategy for complex software categories, including enterprise agreements, SaaS contracts, licensing negotiations, and renewalsGuide your team through high-stakes commercial negotiations, structuring deal strategies, evaluating trade-offs, and presenting recommendations to executivesPartner with engineering, finance, legal, and business leadership to translate collaborator needs into effective sourcing approachesDevelop and deliver executive-ready analyses and presentations that distill complex deal dynamics into clear narrativesBuild and maintain positive relationships with strategic software suppliers to capture full value while managing riskDrive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and team capabilitiesSupport quarterly business reviews and governance discussions with data-driven insights and forward-looking strategiesWhat You Bring8+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, consulting, finance, or related analytical fields3+ years of experience leading or managing teams, developing talent, and raising performance standardsStrong quantitative and analytical skills, including modeling deal scenarios and structuring complex financial recommendationsOutstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain commercial and technical concepts clearly to various audiencesProven ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams while maintaining quality in a fast-paced environmentA track record of building positive relationships across functions, influencing without authority, and navigating competing collaborator prioritiesComfort with ambiguity and a structured approach to crafting clarity from complex informationPreferred Skills and ExperienceDirect experience in software procurement, SaaS sourcing, or technology category managementMBA, JD, or advanced degree or equivalent experience in a related fieldFamiliarity with enterprise procurement systems such as GEP, Coupa, or similar platformsBackground in software licensing models, cloud contracting, and evolving technology commercial structuresExperience with BI reporting tools, spend analytics, or data visualization platformsWhy You’ll Love Working HereWe’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 AdobeAdobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. 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