.Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Execute sourcing enablement activities including contract management, e-sourcing support and E2E Sourcing projects backup; Enable savings and spend coverage targets; Ensure that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalogue coverage.We are looking to fill this role with a candidate that can provide the following:Key Responsibilities:Ensure good relationships with business partners and the global functional Teams on a proactive basis.Trigger contract signatures through DocuSign and manage all contracts established by Procurement.Support extension of existing contracts.Take care of all e-sourcing activities such as providing access and training to end users, register suppliers in the system, solve technical issues, support building RFP/RFI and e-auctions.Be responsible for sourcing enablement activities: Consolidation of quotations and comparisons matrix, ensure timely response from suppliers, payment terms negotiation, SOW reviews.Access all requests received for Sourcing Purposes to ensure accuracy on the information and enhance projects brief.Generate ideas for process improvements with respect to the processes in scope and ensure high quality and efficient work.Problem analyses and proposal or assessment of solutions, and respective implementation.Key Relationships:GBS NTP and GNTPGBS NTP ManagementKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Ariba Sourcing platform.Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation and continuous improvement ideas.Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar.Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business setting.Ability to pay close attention to detail and high degree of customer orientation.Solid interpersonal skills combined with a high degree of customer orientation; can navigate easily within complex organizations, connect with a variety functions, audiences, management styles, or cultures.Good problem solving and analytical skills.Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious.Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:University degree in Business Administration/Finance/ Procurement or similar.2+ years relevant work experience in the Procurement area.Company Culture:AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.INNOVATION: Elevate to win
