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Execute tactical buying of low, mid and high value item within the given thresholds, including:
Conduct 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 catalogue coverage.
Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements.
Execution of tactical buying process
Analyze mid value tactical buys, facilitate high value tactical buy execution with the responsible category manager
Conduct sourcing projects (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding to suppliers in case of commercial or system related questions
Conduct eSourcing events in Ariba
For selected tactical buys, follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process
Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions
Based on country requirements, initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier
Support tail spend reduction and channeling spend through strategic suppliers / channels
Regularly analyze tactical buy activities and provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to Category Managers on recurring tactical buys and opportunities for standardization and automation
Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs for potential catalogue items including contracting based on standard contract templates
Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between supplier and Content Specialist
Support strategic sourcing initiatives
Advanced knowledge of sourcing execution strategies, approaches and methods, as well as contract management and procure to pay processes
Experience in one of the following categories highly desirable: IT/ Professional services / Marketing / Facility management / Transport, Logistics and Warehousing
Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
Good knowledge of selected categories, category strategy development, compliance management and analytics
Knowledge of supplier management and project management
Ability to analyze problems and conclude decisions
Great communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
Proficiency in MS Office
Fluent in English [additional language to be defined], spoken and written
A bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
At least 3 years general business experience, preferably in 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. Experience in purchase orders administration only is not fully sufficient
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
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.
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.
Manager Indirect Procurement
Corporate Services
Istanbul
Ista
TR
Full time
544892
Nov 1, 2026
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