Sourcing Associate (Management Trainee Program)

About the Position

We are excited to announce the Sourcing Associate (Management Trainee Program) at adidas. This program offers a unique platform to start your career, coached by experienced mentors and managers. Over 24 months, you will rotate through different teams, receiving training sessions and on-the-job training from internal experts. Your senior-level mentor will provide real-time feedback and help you define long-term career paths. Upon graduation, you are expected to land in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Learn and actively participate in the basic roles and responsibilities associated with key Sourcing Operations and Functions, including Product Creation, Tactical and Production Planning, and Manufacturing.
• Impact the business by providing a pool of highly capable individuals ready to step into key positions when necessary.
• Interact with Senior Director Sourcing Operations (SDSO), Directors, Senior Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Take on functional and project leadership under SDSO guidance, acting as a role model for higher roles within the organization.
• Create an attitude for change and bring new ideas to the teams.
• Ensure all sourcing operations and practices comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Technical skills (manufacturing, planning, project management, industrial engineering, materials engineering, biomechanical or sport science preferred)
• Communication skills (presentation, efficient note-taking, computer literate)
• Analytical skills, reporting, and data collection
• Open mind, passionate about sports

Nice to Have

• Fresh graduate or candidate with less than two years of full-time work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• Fluent in English
• Flexibility and willingness to relocate at the Company’s request

We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship program
• Rotation through different teams within the organization
• Opportunity to develop a portfolio of skills
• Real-time feedback from senior-level mentors
• Potential to land in a managerial role upon program completion

About the Company

At adidas, we foster a winning culture that emphasizes mental strength and the athlete’s mindset. Our core values include:

• 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. Be curious, test, and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• Teamplay: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• Integrity: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• Respect: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive, and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly 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.

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Apply now to join our team and start your career journey with adidas!