European GBS Procurement Director

FashionUnited; Porto; Presencial; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

adidas Group in Porto is seeking a senior leader to head GBS Procurement for Europe. The Director will own end-to-end Source-to-Pay, translate business needs into requirements and deploy a strategy that delivers savings, strong customer experience and a high-performing team.

You will partner with Finance and HQ, drive process excellence, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, and represent GBS Porto in global forums while developing talent and fostering inclusive leadership.

Qualificações

• University degree in usiness, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or related areas
• At least 7+ years working experience with 5+ years of experience with proven track record in managing and leading operational delivery teams in a Shared Service organization
• A recognized qualification in process management / improvement (e.g. Six Sigma) would be considered a plus
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function

Responsabilidades

• Broad procurement and business leadership experience, with the ability to connect Source-to-Pay operations, commercial priorities, customer needs and financial outcomes.
• Lead day-to-day GBS Procurement operations with clear priorities, ownership, service standards and follow-up, ensuring reliable delivery for European business.
• Overall leadership focus on performance and talent management, values, management and self-management practices accoring the adidas leadership framework.
• Create and maintain skill matrix for personal development planning of the different team members as well as to minimize risk of business disruption
• Develop operational business continuity and risk mitigation plans and ensure stability of GBS Procurement processes.
• Drive improvements of GBS Procurement operations
• Drive continuous improvement activities in the region to enable process efficiency, user compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrate and deepen awareness of new technological solutions for procurement operations, that will enhance process improvements

Conhecimentos

Broad procurement

Team leadership

Change management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

English business comms

Formação académica

University degree in business/economics/finance/procurement/legal

Six Sigma or process improvement qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

adidas Group in Porto is seeking a senior leader to head GBS Procurement for Europe. The Director will own end-to-end Source-to-Pay, translate business needs into requirements and deploy a strategy that delivers savings, strong customer experience and a high-performing team.

You will partner with Finance and HQ, drive process excellence, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, and represent GBS Porto in global forums while developing talent and fostering inclusive leadership.