PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
Drive the development of category best practices for the Inbound Transportation category on a global basis, including:
1. 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
2. Realization of stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement’s value contribution
3. Assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies, and processes
4. Strive to meet the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budget targets
5. 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
6. Analyze sub-category and define category profile, incl. spend, requirement management, risk assessment, supplier base assessment and SRM strategy
7. Benchmark sub-category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement and establish best practice sharing across markets and functions
8. Build sub-category specific strategic (sourcing) plan in alignment with business and SCM Market teams
9. Align strategic (sourcing) plan to financial budget and global business strategies
10. 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
11. Initiate & synthesize internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence)
12. Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for the business and transport & logistics teams,
13. Lead / support contract implementation and drive contract compliance on a global basis
14. 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
15. Drive/support alignment of roles and responsibilities on sourcing project level (operating model)
16. Drive/govern RfX execution: supplier selection, fact-based negotiations
17. Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
18. Collaborate with legal to finalize contractual agreement and its administration
19. Ensure consistent usage of savings methodology and savings tracking through close collaboration with GFF
20. 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
21. Implement, maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective sub-category, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers
22. Lead supplier development activities: set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions
23. Support the identification of potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations
Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives
24. Act as an escalation point for sub-category related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies
25. Achieve “buy-in” from key stakeholders in the market for major procurement initiatives
26. Create and outline contribution for budget improvements
27. Foster that business needs are being identified, represented and incorporated into category strategies
28. Act as Point of Contact for the business to assure business requirements are met
29. Best Practice sharing with SCM markets, Global Procurement Community and other key business functions
30. Review process improvement opportunities with focus on cost reductions (create an advantage)
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
31. Procurement: Category Director, Senior Category Managers, Market Director Procurement, Country Senior Manager Procurement
32. Supply Chain Management: Director, Senior Manager, Manager Levels
33. Other key business functions like Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, Finance and GBS
34. Suppliers: Key Account Leads, Senior Officials
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
35. Knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management within the Inbound transportation sub-category
36. Background in transportation (preferably Air and Ocean Freight), logistics and supply chain management
37. Knowledge of Procurement strategy development and conveyance
38. Knowledge of procurement tools and data, content and automation
39. Knowledge of the relevant markets and suppliers
40. Ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
41. Capability to interact throughout the adidas organization
42. Knowledge and experience in projects and process management
43. Good analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
44. Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
45. Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point and preferably Power BI
46. Fluent in English, spoken and written
47. Travel of up to 20%
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
48. A bachelor’s degree with emphasis on the areas of logistics, supply chain, business, economics, finance, procurement, or comparable professional education
49. 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
50. Procurement, sales or operations for a Logistics service provider or within the FMCG industry