Global Procurement Expert

3 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Adidas Full time

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Adidas Global Business Services (GBS) aims to provide unified services based on standardized and automated solutions across different functions and markets, driving efficiency, quality services, agility, and better decision-making while reducing complexity and workload.

  • Ensure the correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the adidas Global Business Services Center according to the Accounting Manual for specific area of responsibility.
  • Support the Operations team and coordinate with team leads to implement and reinforce policies and processes, requiring high knowledge in procurement policies, processes, and systems, as well as proactivity in identifying and acting on improvement points.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end supplier life cycles, including onboarding, verification, and termination processes.
  • Build and develop strong relationships with suppliers for effective collaboration.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and stakeholders via email and other correspondence.
  • Handle Helpdesk and supplier queries efficiently.
  • Ensure up-to-date GBS.NTP documentation.
  • Align with Category Managers on category-specific policy and documentation updates.
  • Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track supplier metrics and make informed decisions.
  • Maintain primary data suppliers and employees.
  • Have strong knowledge in SAP - vendor master data and Concur - Expense management.
  • Provide onboarding support and training to new joiners.
  • Support business and team on process and technical-related questions.

Key Relationships:

  • Global Business Requestors
  • Global/Local Procurement Teams
  • GBS Buyers
  • GBS Procurement Teams
  • GBS Accounts Payable
  • Team Lead and Colleagues of other function teams within GBS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Procurement and/or Operations
  • Excellent communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
  • Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a process-oriented mindset
  • Ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines
  • Experience with SAP (mandatory)
  • Experience in Concur is an advantage
  • Experience in handling vendor master data
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is an advantage
  • Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage
  • Self-motivated and self-directed individual

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with emphasis on business, economics, finance, or procurement
  • 5+ years of business experience, preferably in Procurement
  • Procurement or Finance experience is a plus

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