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# IT Services Category Manager

- **Company:** Adobe Inc.
- **Location:** Lehi, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,100.0 - $195,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Consulting, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87778821/1

## About the Role

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

## Description

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., * 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.