Mgr, Procurement (multiple openings)

Marketing Services Procurement Manager

Responsible for sourcing and supplier management of the marketing services category, covering a total spend value of over $500M USD, and to drive cost efficiency, contract compliance, and strategic value across indirect spend categories. Duties include :

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for marketing categories aligned with business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes (RFI / RFP, negotiations, contracting, etc).
• Partner with Business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal teams to align procurement objectives with brand and business goals.
• Influence internal stakeholders to drive procurement best practices in a creative-driven environment.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, performance reviews, and relationship management.
• Evaluate and optimize agency models and retainer structures.
• Ensure competitive pricing, service levels, and innovation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement marketing spend efficiencies without compromising quality or agility.
• Develop KPIs, scorecards, and ROI analysis.
• Negotiate commercial terms, intellectual property rights, data / privacy clauses, and performance metrics in partnership with legal.
• Ensure contracts are in line with corporate policies and mitigate supplier risks.
• Research the market for supplier analysis, industry and category intelligence for recommending or making informed sourcing decisions, managing risks, and driving cost and value optimization in supplier engagements.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sourcing strategies.

Requirements : Employer will accept a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Management Science, Engineering Management, or related field and 36 months of experience in the job offered or in a Mgr, Procurement-related occupation. Position requires 36 months of experience in the following : (1) Strategic Sourcing; (2) Category Management; (3) Supplier Management; (4) Negotiations; (5) Stakeholder Management; (6) Contract Management; and, (7) Market Analysis and Research. Contact : Email resume to usmailresume@adobe.com. Must reference #1572.