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 within 3PL, Warehousing, Material Handling Equipment & Automation 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

Manage commercial supplier relationship with key suppliers within the defined sub-category and market & global scope 

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 Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS Supplier Key Account and Sales Managers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 

Good background on transport & logistics processes and supply chain management, specifically on 3PL, Warehousing, Material Handling Equipment & Automation sub-category level Strong ability to analyze data, specifications and influence demand Intermediate knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management  Good knowledge of how to execute a Procurement Category Strategy Strong knowledge of procurement tools and data mgmt., content and automation (E-sourcing , p2p -SRM & Ariba-, e-catalogues, buying channels, etc…) Capability to independently interact throughout the adidas Group and to work with virtual teams Knowledge and experience in projects and process management, specifically CAPEX projects 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, strong MS Excel skills and preferably Ariba & e-sourcing tools 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