Director, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

Adobe · San Jose, CA

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Full-time
$301,050 / year
San Jose, CA

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Job highlights

Lead technology sourcing for $2.5B annual spend.
Develop multi-year category strategies for tech.
Standardize technology buying and contracting.
Build and lead high-performing sourcing teams.
Deploy AI/RPA for procurement automation.

About the role

Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology

The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic Director of Technology Strategic Sourcing to lead high‑impact technology categories. You’ll have the opportunity to set the vision and strategy for the spend categories, shape company‑wide sourcing decisions related to Technology spend and grow as a senior leader within a global sourcing organization. You will deliver significant savings, streamline operations, and raise internal customer satisfaction. You’ll also help standardize how we buy and govern technology through our unified source-to-pay process, enabling faster buying, and strengthening governance companywide. Collaborating with the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing, you will lead teams of category managers covering over $2.5B in annual spend. The category scope includes Cloud (Compute, Storage, GPU), AI and Data Platforms, Enterprise Software (SaaS and on- premise), Infrastructure (Hardware, Data Center, Network) and Services. Are you a builder and leader who is comfortable in setting strategy, driving execution, developing talent, and influencing senior levels in a fast‑paced, global environment? If you are looking to operate at scale, influence executive decision‑making, and build the next chapter of your leadership career, this role offers both growth and impact. What You'll Do

Partner closely with internal customers to understand priorities, unlock value, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Build and continuously evolve multi‑year category strategies aligned to business roadmaps, budgets, and risk posture.
Help standardize technology buying through unified source‑to‑pay processes and contracting standards.
Lead sourcing and cross-functional teams across multiple categories and initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting, and implementation.
Develop organizational capability by mentoring, coaching, and building high‑performing sourcing leaders and teams.
Drive process improvements that increase customer happiness, reduce cycle time, and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk.
Deploy leading-edge procurement solutions (e.g., AI, RPA, Chatbots, Process Mining) to drive automation, unlocking savings, mitigate risk and transform strategic sourcing processes.

What You Need To Succeed

10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience and expertise in strategic sourcing for Technology categories (enterprise software, SaaS/cloud, data/AI, or infra/services) at a global scale and within a fast paced, dynamic organization.
Experience in structuring and negotiating large-scale cloud agreements with hyperscalers.
Solid understanding of cloud category market dynamics (offerings, pricing, competitive position, market trends).
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that translate to significant business outcomes.
Proven track record in building trusted relationships with diverse partners across all levels (including senior-most levels of an organization) and influence decision‑making that aligns the interests of diverse teams.
Strong people-leadership capabilities, with a track record of attracting, developing, training and retaining outstanding talent.
Experience embedding risk, compliance, and governance into sourcing and contracting processes.
Experience leading high-profile, complex negotiations with multi-faceted relationships (buy from, sell to, joint go-to-market, etc).

About Adobe Adobe 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. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Key skills/competency

Strategic Sourcing
Technology Procurement
Category Management
Cloud Agreements
Enterprise Software
SaaS
Data and AI Platforms
Infrastructure Procurement
Negotiation
Leadership

Skills & topics

Strategic Sourcing
Technology Procurement
Category Management
Cloud Procurement
Enterprise Software
SaaS
AI
Data Platforms
Infrastructure
Negotiation
Leadership
Global Sourcing
Source-to-Pay
Procurement Strategy
Supplier Risk Management
Adobe

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of strategic sourcing leadership in technology categories, emphasizing global scale and fast-paced environments.
Showcase negotiation skills: Detail experience with large-scale cloud agreements and complex, multi-faceted negotiations with hyperscalers and senior stakeholders.
Emphasize leadership: Provide examples of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing sourcing teams and leaders.
Demonstrate strategic impact: Quantify your achievements in delivering significant savings, streamlining operations, and improving customer satisfaction through sourcing strategies.
Understand Adobe's culture: Research Adobe's values, focus on innovation, and commitment to 'Adobe For All' to align your application.

Technical preparation

Master cloud market dynamics and hyperscaler agreements.,Understand enterprise software, SaaS, AI/data platforms.,Familiarize with infrastructure (data center, network).,Study AI, RPA, chatbots in procurement.

Behavioral questions

Describe leading complex, multi-faceted negotiations.,How have you developed high-performing sourcing teams?,Share an experience standardizing global sourcing processes.,How do you influence senior stakeholders on strategy?

Frequently asked questions

What are the key technology categories managed by this Director, Strategic Sourcing role at Adobe?: The Director, Strategic Sourcing – Technology role at Adobe oversees significant technology spend categories including Cloud (Compute, Storage, GPU), AI and Data Platforms, Enterprise Software (SaaS and on-premise), Infrastructure (Hardware, Data Center, Network), and related Services.
What level of experience is required for the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology position at Adobe?: This role requires a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience and expertise in strategic sourcing specifically for technology categories at a global scale within a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
Does Adobe use AI in its hiring process for the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology role?: Adobe is exploring AI in hiring and encourages innovation. While AI can be used in resume optimization, its use during live interviews is restricted unless explicitly permitted or for approved accommodations. Misrepresenting work with AI could impact your application.
What is the expected annual salary range for the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology at Adobe in the US?: The estimated annual pay range for this position in the U.S. is $153,800 to $301,050. Actual pay will vary based on factors like work location, experience, and skills. Specific ranges for California and New York are also provided.
What kind of cloud agreements will this Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology role negotiate at Adobe?: This role involves structuring and negotiating large-scale cloud agreements, particularly with hyperscalers. A solid understanding of cloud market dynamics, offerings, pricing, and trends is crucial.
How does Adobe support employees with disabilities during the application process for the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology role?: Adobe is committed to accessibility. If you have a disability or need accommodation to navigate the website or complete the application for the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology role, please contact accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
What are the main responsibilities of the Director, Strategic Sourcing Technology at Adobe?: Key responsibilities include partnering with internal customers, developing multi-year category strategies, standardizing tech buying processes, leading sourcing teams, mentoring talent, driving process improvements, and deploying advanced procurement solutions like AI and RPA.

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