Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics Procurement

3 weeks ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Adidas Full time

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:


As a key member of the Adidas Global Procurement team, you will be responsible for executing category best practices for the transport & logistics procurement sub-category.



  • Develop and deploy sourcing strategies for the transport & logistics procurement sub-category to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to drive Procurement's value contribution and cost savings
  • Implement supplier relationship management and contract management activities to ensure compliance and achieve cost savings
  • Ensure compliance with policies, strategies, and processes to achieve desired outcomes
  • Deliver committed annual Procurement savings targets

Main Responsibilities:


As a Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics Procurement, you will be responsible for executing sub-category strategy for transport & logistics procurement.



  • Analyze the sub-category and define the category profile, including risk assessment, supplier base assessment, and Supplier Relationship Management strategy
  • Benchmark category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement
  • Support the development of a sub-category specific strategic plan in alignment with relevant stakeholders
  • Align the strategic (sourcing) plan with financial budget and global business strategies
  • Implement logistics sourcing strategy to support market logistic strategy and savings realization on sub-category level
  • Execute defined sourcing initiatives using the 7 steps strategic sourcing methodology
  • Deliver internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence)
  • Consolidate requirements and act as a 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

Key Relationships:



  • Global Procurement team, Senior Director Procurement Global & Markets, Sr Procurement Category Managers
  • Supply Chain Management team, 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:



  • 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 management, 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

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