PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Drive the development of category best practices for the Inbound Transportation category on a global basis, including:

• Definition, deployment and execution of sourcing strategy of the sub-category Inbound und the category Transport, Logistics and Distribution in close collaboration with global business partners and SCM market teams
• Realization of stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement’s value contribution 
• Assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies, and processes
• Strive to meet the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budget targets
• Drive execution of provider portfolio management of the Inbound category

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define global category strategy for a sub-category within the global category of transport & logistics 

• Analyze sub-category and define category profile, incl. spend, requirement management, risk assessment, supplier base assessment and SRM strategy 
• Benchmark sub-category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement and establish best practice sharing across markets and functions
• Build sub-category specific strategic (sourcing) plan in alignment with business and SCM Market teams
• Align strategic (sourcing) plan to financial budget and global business strategies 
• Enhance and deploy Inbound category methodology and toolbox

(Co)-Lead Inbound Transport sourcing strategy implementation to support market needs and savings realization on sub-category level

• Initiate & synthesize internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence)
• Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for the business and transport & logistics teams, 
• Lead / support contract implementation and drive contract compliance on a global basis
• Be accountable for savings delivery according to the mutually defined targets on sub-category level

Govern and support the work and efforts of a cross-functional sourcing team in all stages of a strategic sourcing project on sub-category level

• Drive/support alignment of roles and responsibilities on sourcing project level (operating model)
• Drive/govern RfX execution: supplier selection, fact-based negotiations
• Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
• Collaborate with legal to finalize contractual agreement and its administration
• Ensure consistent usage of savings methodology and savings tracking through close collaboration with GFF 
• Work with Procurement Leads to implement and activate contracts globally

Manage commercial supplier relationship with key suppliers within the defined sub-category and market scope and in alignment with Supply Chain Management Teams

• Implement, maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective sub-category, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers 
• Lead supplier development activities: set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions
• Support the identification of potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations

Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives

• Act as an escalation point for sub-category related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies
• Achieve “buy-in” from key stakeholders in the market for major 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
• Best Practice sharing with SCM markets, Global Procurement Community and other key business functions
• Review process improvement opportunities with focus on cost reductions (create an advantage)

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Procurement: Category Director, Senior Category Managers, Market Director Procurement, Country Senior Manager Procurement
• Supply Chain Management: Director, Senior Manager, Manager Levels
• Other key business functions like Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, Finance and GBS
• Suppliers: Key Account Leads, Senior Officials

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management within the Inbound transportation sub-category
• Background in transportation (preferably Air and Ocean Freight), logistics and supply chain management
• Knowledge of Procurement strategy development and conveyance
• Knowledge of procurement tools and data, content and automation
• Knowledge of the relevant markets and suppliers
• Ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
• Capability to interact throughout the adidas organization 
• 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 Excel, Power Point and preferably Power BI 
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Travel of up to 20%

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree with emphasis on the areas of logistics, supply chain, business, economics, finance, procurement, or comparable professional education
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ professional experience in a similar functional domain or other related positions, preferably knowledge of category at hand; experience with supplier selection, negotiation and contracting
• Procurement, sales or operations for a Logistics service provider or within the FMCG industry