Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: At adidas, we have a clear purpose: “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.” This guiding principle shapes how we operate as a company, how we collaborate with our partners, how we create our products, and how we connect with our consumers. Our values represent essential behaviours and mindsets, reflecting the “You Got This” attitude we strive to see in every team member. This same purpose and mindset are at the heart of Global Business Services (GBS) the team that delivers consistent, end‑to‑end business solutions across adidas. By driving process excellence and operational efficiency, GBS enables our partners to focus on what matters most: creating impact. Non‑Trade Procurement in a GBS is responsible for managing and procuring indirect goods and services needed to support business operations, ensuring standardized processes, cost control, policy compliance, and effective supplier management across the organization. Key Responsibilities Execution of tactical buying process Analyze mid value tactical buys, facilitate high value tactical buy execution with the responsible category manager Conduct sourcing projects (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding to suppliers in case of commercial or system related questions Conduct eSourcing events in Ariba For selected tactical buys, follow‑up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions Based on country requirements, initiate order signature process and follow‑up on distribution to supplier Close / change / modify POs related to tactical buys Support tail spend reduction and channeling spend through strategic suppliers / channels Regularly analyze tactical buy activities and provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to Category Managers on recurring tactical buys and opportunities for standardization and automation Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs for potential catalogue items including contracting based on standard contract templates Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating interaction between supplier and Content Specialist Support strategic sourcing initiatives Key Relationships Source‑to‑contract Finance Directors Internal Controls & Compliance Global Non‑Trade Procurement Knowledge, Skills and Leadership Abilities Live your passion for the brand: Acts as a confident brand ambassador, spreading enthusiasm for adidas, its culture, products, and consumers. Shares brand updates, understands diverse consumer needs and adapts accordingly. Act like it’s your own company: Balances global strategy with local needs, aligns team goals, seeks process improvements, and drives sustainable growth and profitability. Think Bigger and Beyond: Anticipates change, embraces ambiguity, and encourages innovation. Supports calculated risks, challenges the status quo, and drives continuous improvement. EXCEL Build a diverse team & foster inclusion: Creates diverse, high‑performing teams in an inclusive, fair environment. Encourages open dialogue, values different perspectives, and celebrates individual and team achievements. Engage and inspire: Connects and energizes the team with clear vision and motivating communication. Guides through challenges and promotes well‑being and resilience. Develop talent: Identifies and creates development opportunities, provides fair access to growth, and fosters a culture of trust and continuous feedback. ELEVATE Deliver results: Sets clear, achievable goals, prioritizes value‑driven actions, ensures resources, and exemplifies a hands‑on mentality to overcome challenges. Promote accountability: Owns decisions with transparency, communicates expectations clearly, addresses conflicts constructively, and takes confident actions, even in challenging situations. Continue to grow yourself: Seeks feedback, reflects to increase self‑awareness, embraces a learning mindset, and pursues growth beyond the comfort zone while promoting development within the team. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education At least 5 years general business experience, preferably in Procurement area (low to mid‑level spend) in a middle sized or large organization; basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation and contracting area is obligatory. Experience in purchase orders administration only is not fully sufficient Advanced knowledge of sourcing execution strategies, approaches and methods, as well as contract management and procure to pay processes Experience in one of the following categories highly desirable: IT / Professional services / Marketing / Facility management Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand Good knowledge of selected categories, category strategy development, compliance management and analytics Knowledge of supplier management and project management Ability to analyze problems and conclude decisions Great communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self‑management Proficiency in MS Office Fluent in English and Spanish, spoken and written adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. 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