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