Buyer (German Speaker) Porto

Buyer (German Speaker)
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

At adidas, we believe that “through sports, we have the power to change lives. ” Our Procurement team is key in ensuring operational efficiency, optimizing costs, and driving automation to support our business growth. We seek a Buyer to execute procurement strategies, optimize supplier selection, and contribute to saving targets. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement automation and compliance with sourcing best practices.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Execute and manage the tactical buying process for
  - to
  - value purchases, ensuring compliance with defined thresholds.
• Identify suppliers from the preferred list, negotiate contracts, and finalize selections.
• Conduct e
  Sourcing events in Ariba and negotiate purchase order terms.
• Support procurement automation by expanding catalogue coverage.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely tendering and meet SLAs with business units.
• Analyze and facilitate
  - value purchases while assisting category managers with
  - value procurement.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related.
• Minimum 4 years of business experience in Procurement (sourcing execution, contract management, and
  -
  - pay processes).
• Experience in one or more categories: IT, Professional Services, Marketing, or Facility Management.
• Proficiency in e
  Sourcing tools (SAP Ariba preferred), analytics, and compliance management.
• Excellent
  - solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Hybrid work policy and flexible working hours.
• Sports and
  - life balance incentives.
• International and diverse work environment.
• State-of-the-art office space and conditions.

Note: Candidates must be eligible for
- time employment in Portugal. Please apply with your English CV.