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