Manager Global Procurement Distribution

Vor 5 Tagen

Luzern, Schweiz Adidas Vollzeit

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
- Execute category best practices for the transport & logistics procurement sub-category including:

- Co-definition and deployment of sourcing strategy for the transport & logistics Procurement within 3PL, Warehousing, Material Handling Equipment & Automation sub-category
- Realization of stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement’s value contribution
- Realization of supplier relationship management and contract management activities
- Assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies, and processes
- Deliver committed annual Procurement savings targets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute sub-category strategy for transport & logistics procurement
- Analyze the sub-category and define category profile, incl. risk assessment, supplier base assessment and Supplier Relationship Management strategy
- Benchmark category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement
- Support building sub-category specific strategic plan in alignment with relevant stakeholders
- Align strategic (sourcing) plan to financial budget and global business strategies
- Support / govern logistics sourcing strategy implementation to support market logistic strategy and savings realization on sub-category level
- Execute defined sourcing initiatives as per the 7 steps strategic sourcing methodology
- Deliver internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence )
- Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for business/ other functions,
- Lead/ support contract implementation and drive contract compliance on a global basis
- Deliver the required negotiation outcomes and savings according to the defined savings targets

Support the work and efforts of a cross-functional sourcing team in all stages of a strategic sourcing project within sub-category

Manage commercial supplier relationship with key suppliers within the defined sub-category and market & global scope

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Procurement: (Senior) Director Procurement Global & Markets, Sr Procurement Category Managers
- Supply Chain Management: Business and Supply chain management: Market Supply Chain managers and Sr Managers at regional/country Level
- Other key business functions like Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS
- Supplier Key Account and Sales Managers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Good background on transport & logistics processes and supply chain management, specifically on 3PL, Warehousing, Material Handling Equipment & Automation sub-category level
- Strong ability to analyze data, specifications and influence demand
- Intermediate knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management
- Good knowledge of how to execute a Procurement Category Strategy
- Strong knowledge of procurement tools and data mgmt., content and automation (E-sourcing, p2p -SRM & Ariba-, e-catalogues, buying channels, etc )
- Capability to independently interact throughout the adidas Group and to work with virtual teams
- Knowledge and experience in projects and process management, specifically CAPEX projects
- Good analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
- Proficiency in MS Office, strong MS Excel skills and preferably Ariba & e-sourcing tools
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- Travel of up to 20%

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A master’s degree with emphasis on the areas of transport & logistics, supply chain, business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in a similar functional domain or other related positions, with knowledge of category at hand (Transportation and Logistics); 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 HARASSM

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