Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement

About the Position

We are looking for an Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement to join our Corporate Services team in Istanbul, Turkey. This role involves executing tactical buying of low-value items, conducting supplier identification, negotiation, and selection, and ensuring compliance throughout the procurement process.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to Have

• Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus
• Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment

About the Company

At Adidas, we foster a winning culture that emphasizes courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. We believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

Join us and be part of a team that values mental strength and fosters an athlete’s mindset!

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