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Intern, Sourcing (6-month Program)

Internship Overview

  • This is an internship with a 6-month program
  • Availability of at least 3 working days per week
  • Commencement in January 2026

Purpose

  • Support Operations Management in working closely with internal functional teams and vendors to manage direct and non-direct development, as well as sample and bulk production quality of assigned vendors
  • Assist in project management and data analysis

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Operations Management in overseeing the development process from design to bulk production, focusing on prototype sampling, costing, testing, and quality control to meet adidas standards and timelines
  • Assist in managing production, quality, and manufacturing excellence (ME) at designated suppliers to ensure consistent production processes and finished goods quality
  • Ensure Social & Environmental Affairs (SEA) policies and rules are properly implemented by all Tier 1 factories
  • Support ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the manager

Key Relationships

  • Global Sourcing
  • Product Operations
  • Other Global Functions teams: Social and Environmental Affairs, Government Affairs
  • External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Project management skills
  • Strong data analysis, logical thinking, and planning abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree in a relevant subject
  • Passion for the sports industry
  • Logical thinking, self-motivated, eager to learn, and detail-oriented
  • Availability of at least 3 working days per week, with a 6-month service period

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.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Intern, Sourcing (6-month Program)

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Location:  Guangzhou
TEAM:  Corporate Services
State:  GD
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Intern
Number:  536787
Date:  Nov 6, 2025
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