About this role

Adidas

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 team’s targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met
Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.
Analyze business requests and assess the need to implement supplier rostering.
Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements.

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

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.
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.
Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:

TEAM:

Istanbul

State:

Ista

Country/Region:

Contract Type:

Full time

Number:

550046

Date:

Sep 29, 2026

Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement