Assistant Buyer

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Execute tactical buying of low-value items within the given thresholds, including conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.

Key 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
• Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates
• Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists
• Ensure compliance throughout the entire process
  
  

Key Relationships

• GBS NTP
• NTP Management
• Market NTP Teams in EM
• Procurement Excellence
• Category Managers
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods
• Knowledge of contract management, compliance management, and analytics
• Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
• Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
• Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a high degree of self-management
• Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation
• Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious
• Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus
• Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage
  
  

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
• General business experience, preferably in the Procurement area (low to mid-level spend) in a middle sized or large organization
• Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting area is obligatory.
  
  

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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