Manager Global Procurement Logistics & Distribution

adidas AG; Porto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas AG in Porto is seeking a procurement professional to lead Transport & Logistics sub-category strategies and drive cost optimization. You will manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing plans, and collaborate with global teams to implement contracts and savings targets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP Ariba/SRM, plus English fluency and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years in Procurement, Transport & Logistics, or related field with supplier selection, sourcing, negotiation and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Execute sub-category strategy for Transport & Logistics Procurement.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans aligned with business priorities and targets.
• Lead market and supplier analysis, RFx processes and contracting.
• Manage commercial relationships and drive supplier performance and value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Procurement tools

MS Office

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

SAP MM

SRM

Ariba

e-sourcing/e-catalogues

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Execute Procurement best practices for the Transport & Logistics category, including:

• Support the development and deployment of the sourcing strategy for the Transport & Logistics sub-category.
• Partner with key stakeholders to optimize total cost of ownership and maximize Procurement’s value contribution.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management activities to drive performance and sustainable value.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, strategies and processes, while delivering committed annual savings targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute sub-category strategy for Transport & Logistics Procurement.

• Analyze the sub-category, including market trends, risks, supplier landscape and business requirements, applying Critical Thinking & Problem Solving to identify opportunities and support category decisions.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans aligned with business priorities, financial targets and global strategies, adapting to changing business and market needs.
• Benchmark market and Procurement best practices to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and simplification.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including market and supplier analysis, RfX processes, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations and contracting.
• Consolidate requirements across functions and markets, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver value.
• Lead contract implementation and drive compliance, ensuring agreed negotiation outcomes and savings targets are achieved.

Support cross-functional sourcing teams throughout strategic sourcing projects.

• Collaborate with global, market and country Procurement teams and relevant business functions, demonstrating strong Partnering & Collaboration to align priorities, roles and responsibilities.
• Lead or support RfX execution, supplier selection and negotiations in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance to ensure consistent savings methodology, tracking and reporting.
• Work with Procurement and business teams to implement and activate contracts across relevant markets, demonstrating Adaptability & Agility when responding to different market requirements and priorities.
• Maintain the sub-category tender calendar across markets and regions.

Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance against agreed targets and standards.
• Lead supplier development activities and cross-functional business reviews to improve performance, cost, service and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and ensure their needs are reflected in category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Act as an escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related issues, driving resolution in line with global Procurement policies.
• Apply a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, cost optimization and simpler ways of working.

Key Relationships:

• Procurement: Global and Market Procurement teams, including Procurement Directors and Senior Procurement Category Managers.
• Supply Chain Management: Global, regional, market and country Supply Chain and Logistics teams.
• Other key business functions, including Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS.
• External partners, including Supplier Key Account and Sales Managers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of strategic sourcing, Procurement methodologies, category management, business partnering and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of Transport & Logistics processes and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in executing Procurement category and sourcing strategies, including RfX processes, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations and contracting.
• Good knowledge of Procurement tools and digital solutions, including e-sourcing, P2P, SRM, Ariba, e-catalogues and other buying channels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply Critical Thinking & Problem Solving to business, market and supplier data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.
• Ability to build effective relationships across the organization and demonstrate strong Partnering & Collaboration when working with global, market and cross-functional virtual teams.
• Experience in project and process management, combined with Adaptability & Agility to manage changing priorities and business requirements effectively.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented team player with a high degree of self-management and a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to challenge complexity and identify more effective ways of working.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of SAP MM, SRM and Ariba is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, Legal or a related field, or comparable professional education.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field, including experience in supplier selection, sourcing, negotiation and contracting.