[PURPOSE]

• A key player in Global Sourcing's in driving Sourcing's vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. 

• Drive the development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target (FOB) for all the products in the designated representative of the categories. 

[KEY RESPONSIBILITIES]

• Lead the development/commercialization for one or more categories being assigned to ensure that products consistently exceed customer expectations in respect to fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability, and quality. 

• Oversee the direct development process among the teams, including the Headquarters/Creation Center, and Tier 1 factory. Manages the development of cohesive and customer-focused, across Sourcing Functional teams to ensure that product integrity and Create to Value is the paramount priority and focus. 

• Manage the relationship with the factory development team leaders to continually upgrade sports category competence, development innovation capability, and technical expertise.

• Exhibits “product eyes” and sports competence to influence and drive the overall product direction of the specific category(s) he/she manages.

• Make decisions within the defined development and commercialization scope for the categories. being assigned.

• Give input to issue directives in development, commercialization, and related areas. 

• Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties and drive change using principle-centered vs policy-driven with adidas' standards as the center of focus in managing/solving conflicts.

• Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards, and legal requirements, while managing the relevant processes internally and externally.

• Develop and coach the team to ensure the best standards of performance, appropriate skill set, and strong succession plans are in place. Page 2 of 2 • Role model leadership to foster Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion culture that strives for an inclusive workplace.

[KEY RELATIONSHIPS]

• Global Sourcing: Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing & Compliance, E&MI

• Global Brands: HQ Product Teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations)

• Global Operations

• Other Global Functions Team: Social and Environmental Affairs/Government Affairs, etc. 

• External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers (Factory head of development or commercialization, the factory's development/ commercialization team, the factory's sample room heads, and T2 / T3 suppliers) 

[KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES]

• Have relevant knowledge and expertise and can drive LO/regional-based projects within the defined scope of development & commercialization.

• Strong Project Management skills

• Strong influencing, presentation, and communication skills 

• Proven ability in leading multidimensional teams

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

[REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE]

• University degree in engineering or related areas

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in the industry with technical capability and managerial experience.

• Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processing, etc.