Purchasing Supervisor at adidas managing non-trade consumables purchasing for North America distribution center, leading a team and optimizing supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
Lead team of direct and indirect Purchasing Administrators: Line manager for 8-10 direct reports
Identify and develop talent - scouting, recruiting, and developing team players
Shape the combined skillset of the team to cover the spectrum of business needs
Drive and nurture individual career paths in line with business objectives
Maintain integrity and tracking of all purchasing requisitions from approval through reconciliation with A/P
Use adidas SRM purchasing process to order parts, maintenance supplies, and other materials needed to ensure department needs are met
Track and maintain records to support budget controls
Initiate and assist in billing resolutions with Accounts Payable Department (A/P)
Analyze and monitor all supplies contracts for distribution facilities; the Spartanburg campus
Assist in negotiation and determine best price with vendors relating to any materials, operational and business supplies
Track vendor performance and service to determine best resources for our business
Make recommendations to management on new vendors or resources available
Requirements
Ability to manage different stakeholders
Basic accounting and/or inventory control experience in a distribution environment
Previous experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets for budget calculation purposes
1-2 years of people leadership experience
Benefits
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
short and long-term disability
basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance
generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
Internship supporting procurement and supplier approval processes at Positivo Tecnologia. Assisting in documentation compliance and communication with suppliers.
Support in Material Outbound Economics with a focus on supplier management and projects at Liebherr. Responsible for KPI research, data analysis, and dashboard creation.
Purchasing Intern supporting procurement processes at Schaeffler. Engaging in purchasing administration and project tasks in a hybrid work environment.
Procurement officer ensuring the supply of parts for production lines at Landis+Gyr. Responsibilities include handling operations and maintaining safety standards in the workshop.
Procurement Analyst at GKN Aerospace supporting site Operations processes and maintaining master data for procurement. Collaborating with buyers and site leadership to ensure accuracy in procurement operations.
Procurement Junior Specialist supporting procurement operations and vendor management in international organization. Opportunity for hands - on experience in both operational and analytical aspects of procurement.
Energy Procurement Lead owning retail energy procurement and contracting strategy for hyperscale customers. Negotiating agreements and managing energy contracts to meet sustainability goals.
Procurement Business Partner at ITV shaping and influencing spend across Marketing and Corporate Services. Collaborating with senior leaders to drive procurement strategies and achieve strategic goals.
Regional Procurement Manager responsible for Base Oil sourcing strategies at bp in Kuala Lumpur. Leading supplier relationships and negotiations to support local business strategies.
Strategic Procurement Manager leading supplier and technical partnerships within semiconductor ecosystem at HP. Responsible for strategic sourcing and negotiations related to advanced semiconductor incubation.