Indirect Procurement Lead - Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation

adidas; Fatih; On-site; TRY 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas in Fatih, Istanbul seeks a procurement professional to execute tactical buying, identify suppliers, and negotiate terms. You will manage POs, run Ariba eSourcing events, and support catalogue coverage while collaborating with Category Managers.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and strong English. You will contribute to reducing tail spend and driving standardization across categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in business, economics, finance, procurement or legal.
• At least 3 years general business experience, preferably in Procurement.
• Experience in supplier selection, negotiation and contracting is required.
• Experience with Ariba eSourcing or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute tactical buying process and supplier identification.
• Negotiate and select suppliers and manage PO terms.
• Conduct RfQs and respond to supplier questions.
• Run eSourcing events in Ariba.
• Follow-up on technical evaluations to ensure tendering timeliness.
• Support tail spend reduction and channel spend through strategic suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Category experience IT/PS/Marketing

Analytical thinking

Supplier management

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Economics/Finance/Procurement/Legal

Tools

Ariba

Job description

adidas in Fatih, Istanbul seeks a procurement professional to execute tactical buying, identify suppliers, and negotiate terms. You will manage POs, run Ariba eSourcing events, and support catalogue coverage while collaborating with Category Managers.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and strong English. You will contribute to reducing tail spend and driving standardization across categories.