Technology Services Sourcing Category Manager

Adobe Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 95,100 - 195,900; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. in Utah’s Lehi area seeks an experienced sourcing professional to own end-to-end procurement for technology services, IT consulting, and R&D engineering.

You will drive category strategy and collaborate with IT and product teams to deliver measurable savings and value. This role requires 5–8 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and comfort working in an international, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience in procuring technology professional services, consulting, or engineering services preferred.
• Sourcing & commercial skills and strong negotiation experience.
• Proficient in negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and various services pricing models.
• Strong understanding of consulting delivery models and contracting approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive category strategy and sourcing plans for IT services spend.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and negotiate favorable terms.
• Act as procurement business partner to IT and product development engineering teams.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance with data-driven decisions.
• Conduct spend analysis, pricing comparisons, and supplier benchmarking.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Excel

Influencing

Vendor management

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a global strategic sourcing organization that enables innovation, value creation, and operational excellence. You will contribute to the strategic direction and own the execution across technology services, IT consulting, and R&D engineering procurement.

This position suits an experienced professional who can autonomously manage sourcing projects, persuade partners, and deliver quantifiable benefits in a fast-paced, international environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and drive category strategy and sourcing plans to deliver value across IT services spend
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects
• Negotiate agreements and pricing to secure competitive results
• Act as the procurement business partner to IT and product development engineering teams
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Drive data-driven decisions
• Conduct spend analysis, pricing comparisons, and supplier benchmarking
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen operational resilience across professional services engagements.

What You'll Bring

• 5-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
• Experience in procuring technology professional services, consulting, or engineering services preferred
• Sourcing & commercial skills
• Proficient in negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and various services pricing models
• Solid understanding of the various service delivery models
• In-depth understanding of how AI is reshaping IT service delivery and pricing models
• Analytical capability
• Brings to bear LLMs and data tools such as Excel in the everyday execution of responsibilities as accelerators, but not crutches
• Proven ability to partner with cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes
• Highly organized, diligent, and able to prioritize effectively while being comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing requirements
• Strong understanding of consulting delivery models, commercial structures for professional services, and common contracting approaches for technology engagements.

Expected Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $95,100–$195,900 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $135,300–$195,900.

In Colorado, the pay range for this position is $108,100–$156,550.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

State‑Specific Notices

California:

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.