Job Description

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION





Drive the development of category best practices for the Inbound Transportation category on a global basis, including:


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 Realization of stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution Assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies, and processes Strive to meet the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budget targets 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


Analyze sub-category and define category profile, incl. spend, requirement management, risk assessment, supplier base assessment and SRM strategy Benchmark sub-category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement and establish best practice sharing across markets and functions Build sub-category specific strategic (sourcing) plan in alignment with business and SCM Market teams Align strategic (sourcing) plan to financial budget and global business strategies 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


Initiate & synthesize internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence) Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for the business and transport & logistics teams, Lead / support contract implementation and drive contract compliance on a global basis 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


Drive/support alignment of roles and responsibilities on sourcing project level (operating model) Drive/govern RfX execution: supplier selection, fact-based negotiations Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable Collaborate with legal to finalize contractual agreement and its administration Ensure consistent usage of savings methodology and savings tracking through close collaboration with GFF 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


Implement, maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective sub-category, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers Lead supplier development activities: set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions Support the identification of potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations




Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives


Act as an escalation point for sub-category related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies Achieve "buy-in" from key stakeholders in the market for major 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 Best Practice sharing with SCM markets, Global Procurement Community and other key business functions Review process improvement opportunities with focus on cost reductions (create an advantage)


KEY RELATIONSHIPS




Procurement: Category Director, Senior Category Managers, Market Director Procurement, Country Senior Manager Procurement Supply Chain Management: Director, Senior Manager, Manager Levels Other key business functions like Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, Finance and GBS Suppliers: Key Account Leads, Senior Officials


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES




Knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management within the Inbound transportation sub-category Background in transportation (preferably Air and Ocean Freight), logistics and supply chain management Knowledge of Procurement strategy development and conveyance Knowledge of procurement tools and data, content and automation Knowledge of the relevant markets and suppliers Ability to analyze specifications and influence demand Capability to interact throughout the adidas organization 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 Excel, Power Point and preferably Power BI Fluent in English, spoken and written Travel of up to 20%




REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS




A bachelor's degree with emphasis on the areas of logistics, supply chain, business, economics, finance, procurement, or comparable professional education 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 Procurement, sales or operations for a Logistics service provider or within the FMCG industry



AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.




COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..


OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.


INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.


TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.


INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.


RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

- CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU -

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:
Manager Global Procurement Inbound Transportation (m/f/d)
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Lucerne
TEAM:
Corporate Services
STATE:
LU
COUNTRY/REGION:
CH
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
535613
DATE:
Oct 6, 2025