Indirect Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Automation

adidas; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas in Istanbul invites a skilled procurement professional to execute tactical buying of low-value items within defined thresholds. You will identify suppliers, negotiate, run e-sourcing events in Ariba, and manage POs to meet SLAs.

You will support automation, ensure contract compliance, and collaborate with Content Specialists and Category Directors to optimize catalog coverage and supplier rostering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with emphasis on business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education.
• General business experience, preferably in the Procurement area (low to mid-level spend).
• Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting is obligatory.

Responsibilities

• Execution of tactical buying process within a defined lower threshold.
• Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing.
• Initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier.
• Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying.
• Execute RFQs and contracting based on standard templates.
• Support automation by facilitating interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists.
• Ensure compliance throughout the entire process.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Analytics

Stakeholder communication

Self-management

Automation mindset

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/economics/finance/procurement or legal

Comparable professional education

Tools

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Job description

adidas in Istanbul invites a skilled procurement professional to execute tactical buying of low-value items within defined thresholds. You will identify suppliers, negotiate, run e-sourcing events in Ariba, and manage POs to meet SLAs.

You will support automation, ensure contract compliance, and collaborate with Content Specialists and Category Directors to optimize catalog coverage and supplier rostering.