Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Drive the development of procurement practices across categories, including: Execute Tactical Buying process across all categories and support on the Definition and deployment of Sourcing Strategy for the Cluster (Lower thresholds) Support on executing Tactical Buying process across all categories and support on the Definition and deployment of Sourcing Strategy for the Cluster (higher threshold) when required Stakeholder management to maximize savings and Procurement's value contribution Supporting in contract management activities and ensuring, when required, a proper supplier relationship management Assure achieving of Procurement compliance targets including policies, strategies, and processes Deliver committed annual Procurement savings and Global Business Services SLA and KPI's Key Responsibilities: Drive Tactical buying activities. Support on the implementation of new policies at cluster level including systems and processes. Maintain strong liaison with Global Business Services team. Hands on driving of Continuous Improvement initiatives. Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for business/ other functions. Benchmark Procurement best practices to drive Continuous Improvement. Support in building categories specific execution plans in alignment with relevant stakeholders. Align sourcing plan to financial budget and business strategies. Support on category strategy implementation, including execution of defined sourcing initiatives (as per the 7 steps strategic sourcing methodology) & realization of annual savings targets. Ensure clear understanding, implementation & role modelling of savings methodology & reporting. Develop internal and external analysis (industry and supplier). Lead contract implementation and drive contract compliance. Deliver the required negotiation outcomes and savings according to the defined targets. Support efforts of a cross-functional Global Business Services and Sourcing teams' projects. Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable. Drive supplier selection and fact-based negotiations as per adidas negotiation methodology. Lead RfX execution: Select supplier and drive fact-based negotiations as per adidas sourcing and negotiation methodology. Work with Procurement and business Leads in global and in markets to activate contracts. Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives: Provide input on volume/ specification/ price to build smart consumption policies. Act as an escalation point for category related issues and drive resolution in line with global / market Procurement policies. Achieve "buy-in" from key stakeholders in the market for major procurement initiatives. Create and outline contribution for budget improvements. Foster that business needs are being identified, represented, and incorporated into category strategies. Act as Point of Contact for the business and for all Tactical Buying requests to assure business requirements are met. Key Relationships: Internal: Global Business Services team, Global / Regional Procurement team, Business Unit (BUs), Key Business Stakeholder Functions (GBS, Marketing, IT, Global Workplaces, Retail etc), Key Business Partners (Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, etc) External: Suppliers & Agencies: Executives, Key Account Managers & Legal Council Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Intermediate knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management (7 steps strategic sourcing, Fact based Negotiations, etc.) Good knowledge of how to develop a Procurement Category strategy and conveyance. Strong knowledge of procurement tools, processes, content and automation (E-sourcing -Ariba-, P2P -SRM & Ariba-, e-catalogues, buying channels, etc.) Strong ability to analyze data, specifications, and influence demand. Capability to independently interact throughout the adidas Group and to work with virtual teams. Knowledge and experience in projects and process management. Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management. Proficiency in MS Office and preferably Ariba. Fluent in English, spoken and written. Fluent in French, spoken and written. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: A professional degree with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement, engineering or legal, or comparable professional education. Minimum 2 to 4 years' professional experience in a similar functional domain or other related positions, with knowledge of category / market at hand; experience with supplier selection, negotiation and contracting. AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
