Manager Global Procurement Logistics

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 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
- Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
- Drive/support alignment of roles and responsibilities on sourcing project level (operating model)
- Drive/support RfX execution: supplier selection, fact-based negotiations
- Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
- Ensure savings methodology and tracking through close collaboration with GFF
- Work with Procurement and business Leads in global and in markets to implement and activate contracts globally
- Maintain tender calendar for sub-category (all markets / regions)
- Manage commercial supplier relationship with key suppliers within the defined sub-category and market scope
- Maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective category, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers according to the guidelines
- Lead supplier development activities; set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers in order to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions
- Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives
- Act as an escalation point for project related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies
- Achieve “buy-in” from key stakeholders in the market for 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 to assure business requirements are met
- 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 Finance, Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS
- Supplier Key Account and Sales Managers
- 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 background on transport & logistics processes and supply chain management, specifically on sub-category level
- Good knowledge of how to execute a Procurement Category Strategy and conveyance
- Strong knowledge of procurement tools and data mgmt., content and automation (E-sourcing, 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
- 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 and preferably SAP MM/ SRM & Ariba
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- Travel of up to 20%
- Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

- A master’s degree with e