To support in the development and management of a third party supply network which excels in cost competitiveness, speed, innovation and agility.
To provide South Market with exemplary service to ensure products are customised and supplied locally in a way that exceeds customer expectations
To support in the provision of supply options for projects, services or products that cannot be fulfilled via the various adidas Group global supply chain solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Sourcing and Management

Work with the Local Production & Embellishment Manager to develop a robust portfolio of suppliers to meet the requirements of the business, driving cost, lead times, innovation and quality.
Establish and develop regular reviews of supplier performance, in accordance with KPI’s including input from key business partners to ensure smooth activation and de-activation of relationships as required.
Ensure transparency, consistency and due diligence in our ways of working through development, roll out and maintenance of robust processes covering supplier activation, management and de-activation
Ensure Ariba POs are raised for all associated activity and all invoices/payments approved accordingly.
Maintain records of supplier agreements, costs agreed, services provided along with audit of T’s and C’s signed.
As required, support the Local Production & Embellishment Manager and legal teams in review of the legal documentation and service agreements in place with suppliers
With support of the Local Production & Embellishment Manager, execute regular supplier audits to ensure quality and adherence to adidas standards. Maintain all required information on the FFC Portal.
Work with Local Production & Embellishment Manager and our supply base to showcase new innovations to the business
When necessary, negotiate settlement with suppliers in relation to any problems that have caused losses / additional costs to Market North

Cost Competitiveness
- Utilise standard purchasing techniques (negotiation, tenders, benchmarking, eAuctions etc.) to ensure that the most competitive prices are attained for all third-party supply requirements including embellishment and rectification.
- Support in the provision of frequent price benchmarks to the business as well as specific operational project/job prices and invoice query resolution (prices confirmed with nominated supplier)
- Track agreed costings for all 3rd party contracts, along with invoice reconciliation and approval as required

Clubs/FEDS
- Manage the transfer and sponsor order placement process. Place all orders with suppliers and create and process Ariba for all related orders.
- Manage top-up order process and conduct monthly reconciles to ensure continuity of supply.
- Review and provide approval for monthly supplier statements and other associated costs.

Project Co-ordination

Where required, co-ordinate specific initiatives which are heavily driven by 3rd party activity. Initiate stakeholder review meetings to agree any project management accountabilities and ensure all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities.
Create and maintain project timelines / critical paths for projects, ensuring supporting documentation is created and saved centrally for future reference
Communicate with internal stakeholders and 3rd parties to ensure adequate capacity is allocated to adidas, ensuring on-going visibility and effective management throughout length of projects
Execute regular review of the progress and success of projects, including feedback from all stakeholders at the end of projects, to drive best practice for future initiatives
Maintain exemplary communication with all stakeholders, not limited to but including project/job progress, problem areas or significant changes to supply conditions that could have a positive or negative effect on performance

Processes

Work with the Local Production & Embellishment Manager and all stakeholders to support continuous improvement in our processes
Communicate adidas standard processes (SOPs) and cross functional process manuals to suppliers and ensure they are understood and adhered to (when applicable detail within service agreements).

Team Support

- Where necessary, support the wider Customer Fulfilment team to secure excellent service as required across the department.

Key Relationships:

Local Production & Embellishment Manager
Additional Handling Co-ordinator
CTC Team
Sales & Customer Services Teams
Sports Marketing
Distribution
Transportation/Carriers
Customs team
Inbound Planning Team
Marketing & Communication Services
Global Operations Teams
Local Suppliers
External Customers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Team player
Decision maker under pressure
Customer focus
Change manager
Adaptable
Results-oriented
Capable of managing multiple projects at one time
Excellent communication skills – recognising the needs of different individuals
Trustworthy / ethical

Requisite Education and Experience:

Desirable 3 years’ experience within a Logistics role and educated to degree level standard, in addition to showing evidence of the requisite competencies the candidate/incumbent must demonstrate the following:

Good organisation and time management skills
Ideally have some knowledge of Sourcing &/or Commercial Buying processes.
Ability to understand, focus on and resolve day to day issues within the agreed parameters
Good IT skills ;knowledge of Excel, Outlook, a knowledge of SAP AFS would be an advantage
Good presentation skills
Supply chain knowledge essential
Process driven