Director Procurement Logistics & Distribution (m/f/d)

adidas; Luzern; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive the global transport & logistics category. You will define category strategy, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership across markets.

The role requires extensive experience in logistics procurement, strong leadership, and fluency in English. Expect global travel up to 30% and close collaboration with Legal, SCM and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in logistics, procurement, business, economics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, consulting or logistics environment.
• 5+ years of team leadership or management responsibility.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the global transport & logistics category strategy with clear spend and risk management.
• Lead supplier negotiations, SRM, and drive cost savings to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with adidas policies, processes and budget.
• Collaborate with Legal, SCM and other functions to align specifications and contracts.
• Drive RFX processes and supplier selection; manage contract implementation and performance.
• Develop and maintain a global provider portfolio for the category.
• Travel up to 30% to engage with markets and suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier development

Cost optimization

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in logistics/procurement or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Lead the development of category practices on a global scale, including:

• Define and deploy sourcing strategies for the transport & logistics procurement category in close collaboration with SCM market teams and regional/local procurement leaders
• Execution and upscaling 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
• Develop and lead global provider portfolio management of the transport & logistics procurement category

Key Responsibilities

Co-lead the definition of the transport & logistics category strategy:

• Analyze category and define category profile, incl. spend, requirement management, risk assessment, supplier base assessment and SRM strategy on a global scale
• Benchmark category best practices to identify initiatives for improvement and establish best practice sharing across markets and functions
• Build category specific strategic (sourcing) plan in alignment with business and Logistics teams
• Align strategic (sourcing) plan to financial budget and global business strategies
• Define P2P and buying channel strategies, identify and consider automation potential and P2P/ channel effectiveness
• Define, deploy and enhance transport & logistics procurement category methodology and toolbox

Lead logistics sourcing strategy implementation to support market logistics strategy and savings realization

• Initiate internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence )
• Consolidate requirements and act as business partner for business/ other functions, supporting the alignment and optimization of specification with the business / other functions
• Lead contract implementation and drive contract compliance
• Be accountable for savings delivery according to defined targets

Govern and support the work and efforts of a cross-functional sourcing team in all stages of a strategic sourcing project

• Drive alignment of roles and responsibilities on sourcing project level (operating model)
• Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
• Lead & drive RfX process including supplier selection and fact-based negotiations
• Collaborate with legal to finalize contractual agreement and its administration
• Ensure savings methodology and 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 category scope

• Build, maintain and manage relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the respective category, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers
• Lead supplier development activities; set up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers in order to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions (create an advantage)
• Support the identification of potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations

Manage relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives

• Provide input on volume/ specification/ price to build smart consumption policies
• Act as an escalation point for 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
• Permanently create synergies across the organization and drive Best Practice sharing with SCM markets, Global Procurement Community and other key business functions
• Review process, requirements and relationship improvement opportunities with focus on cost reductions

Key Relationships

• Procurement: Senior Category Director, Senior Category Managers, Market (Senior) Director Procurement, Country Senior Manager Procurement
• Supply Chain ManagementMarket VP and Senior Director Supply Chain
• Senior officials up to CEO level of supplier(s)
• Other key business functions like Legal, Risk Mgmt., and Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced in sourcing and procurement methodologies in the transport & logistics procurement category
• Advanced background on transport & logistics processes and supply chain management
• Strong expertise in containerized ocean freight, air freight, and overland transportation
• Expert in Transport & Logistics category management and sourcing execution on a global basis
• Extremely good knowledge of procurement strategy development and conveyance
• Strong knowledge of procurement tools and data, content and automation
• Expert in risk and compliance management
• Strong ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
• Extensive capability to independently interact throughout the adidas organization
• Project and process management knowledge and experience
• Strong presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• At least 2-3years experience in managing a team
• Travel of up to 30%

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
• At least 10+ years working experience with 5+ years of experience in similar or adequate role in Procurement, Consulting or Logistics environment
• Procurement or sales for a leading Logistics Service Provider or a leading global Freight Forwarder or within FMCG industry

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