Senior Employee Experience Vendor Manager
Adobe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $119,800 - $217,500 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Develop and establish vendor management frameworks, governance models, and performance metrics.
- Lead strategic vendor initiatives, including transformation programs and global sourcing strategies, to achieve long-term EX goals.
- Advise senior leadership on vendor-related risks, issues, and opportunities, serving as a subject matter expert.
- Establish and nurture formal connections with essential internal and external collaborators, such as Procurement, Legal, Finance, and global vendor partners.
- Facilitate and manage important Supplier Business Reviews, ensuring SLA deliverables and benchmarks are impartially reviewed and met.
- Prepare for procurement-led negotiations, contract renewals, and RFx processes, considering equivalent experience for high-impact vendor relationships.
- Coordinate the development of tools and systems for vendor performance tracking, reporting, and analytics.
- Guide less experienced vendor managers and support talent growth within the EX Vendor Management Office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Higher-level degree preferred in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with a global scope.
- Proven ability to work with abstract concepts and complex business challenges.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and influencing senior collaborators.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience with enterprise vendor management systems and performance analytics tools.
- Knowledge of corporate services categories such as facility services, talent operations, and other shared service operations is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
vendor managementprocurementstrategic sourcingperformance metricsnegotiationanalyticscontract renewalsRFx processescross-functional project leadershipsupply chain management
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingtalent growth supportrelationship managementadvisory skillsstrategic thinking