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 target

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 leaders at regional/country Level
• Other key business functions like Legal, Finance, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, and GBS
• External Supplier Key Account Managers 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 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