Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization As part of the Global Procurement Supply Chain Management team, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the strategic management of our Distribution Centers Network spend. In this pivotal role, you will drive the best value proposition for adidas while enhancing the efficiency, resilience, and performance of our global supply chain. You will be responsible for shaping and executing sourcing initiatives for 3rd‑party‑logistics‑operated Distribution Centers, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers, and optimizing total cost of ownership across regions and categories. Are you excited about transforming procurement at adidas and boosting supply chain efficiency, resilience, and value creation? YOU GOT THIS! This role is made for you! Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Management Act as the Single Point of Contact (e.g., escalations) for a dedicated adidas business area in context of all Non-Trade Procurement related topics
Actively partner up with appointed stakeholders to effectively build business relationships enabling them to achieve their business targets
Drive demand intake within NTP and provide regular status updates to your stakeholder
Understand and manage business needs and address solutions
Manage and challenge business expectations in line with Category strategies and policies
Build up and drive project pipelines to achieve ...