PURPOSE
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.
- Act as a key player in Global Sourcing to achieve the vision of being: Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized, Cleanest Supply Base in the industry
- Drive: Development and commercialization; Product integrity and manufacturability; Create to Value (CTV); Performance to target FOB for all products in assigned categories
- Lead development/commercialization for assigned category(ies) ensuring fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability, and quality exceed customer expectations
- Oversee direct development process between HQ/Creation Center and Tier 1 factory
- Manage cross-functional sourcing teams to prioritize product integrity and CTV
- Build and maintain relationships with factory development leaders to upgrade category competence, enhance innovation and technical expertise
- Exhibit strong “product eyes” and sports competence to influence product direction
- Make decisions within defined development/commercialization scope
- Provide input for directives in development and commercialization
- Influence HQ teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties; drive change using principle-centered approach aligned with adidas Standards
- Ensure compliance with adidas Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements
- Develop and coach team for high performance standards, appropriate skill sets, and strong succession planning
- Role model leadership to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion culture
- Internal: Global Sourcing (Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Testing & Compliance, E&MI); Global Brands (HQ Product Teams: Design, Marketing, Brand Ops); Global Operations; Other Global Functions (Social & Environmental Affairs, Government Affairs)
- External: Sourcing Suppliers (Factory development/commercialization heads, sample room heads, T2/T3 suppliers)
- Expertise in development & commercialization; ability to drive LO/regional projects within defined scope
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent influencing, presentation, and communication skills
- Proven leadership of multidimensional teams
- Fluent in English (written & spoken)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- University degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant industry experience with technical and managerial capability
- Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processing
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.