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Beschreibung
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, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, contract management, and achieving compliance targets.
* 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
1. Analyze the sub-category and define category profile, including risk assessment, supplier base assessment, and Supplier Relationship Management strategy.
2. 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.
o Deliver internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence).
o Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for business/other functions.
o Lead/support contract implementation and drive contract compliance on a global basis.
o 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:
3. Maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective category, monitor performance of key strategic suppliers according to guidelines.
4. Lead supplier development activities; set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and further cost/demand reductions.
* Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives.
o Act as an escalation point for project-related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies.
o Achieve 'buy-in' from key stakeholders in the market for procurement initiatives.
o Create and outline contribution for budget improvements.
o Foster that business needs are being identified, represented, and incorporated into category strategies.
o 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.
