Strategic Head, NA Non-Trade Procurement & Travel

Adidas; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Adidas seeks a strategic leader to head North America Non-Trade Procurement and Travel, directing supplier relationships, governance, and AI-enabled insights to unlock enterprise value. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across Finance, Legal, IT, and HR with a focus on cost optimization and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years in procurement leadership within global organizations, strong travel procurement background, and a proven track record in transforming

Formación

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement or related field.
• 12–15 years of leadership experience in procurement within international organizations.
• Experience leading large indirect spend categories.
• Proven experience overseeing corporate travel programs and travel suppliers.
• Strong leadership in global matrix organizations.

Responsabilidades

• Translate global Procurement strategy into NAM priorities, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Deliver annual savings, value creation, risk mitigation, and productivity targets.
• Regularly report market targets aligned with global Procurement targets.
• Shape long-term procurement agenda and leadership reflecting market requirements.
• Lead and develop market teams and capabilities; manage talent.
• Drive capability development, process standardization, and governance improvements.
• Champion responsible AI adoption with data literacy and better decision-making across spend and risk.
• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with Global Directors to position market procurement requirements globally.
• Develop and oversee market travel category strategies and supplier portfolios.
• Monitor travel program performance via KPIs and spend analytics.

Conocimientos

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Analytics & reporting

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Travel knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Ariba e-sourcing

P2P tools (SRM/Ariba)

Descripción del empleo

Adidas seeks a strategic leader to head North America Non-Trade Procurement and Travel, directing supplier relationships, governance, and AI-enabled insights to unlock enterprise value. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across Finance, Legal, IT, and HR with a focus on cost optimization and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years in procurement leadership within global organizations, strong travel procurement background, and a proven track record in transforming