Sr Specialist Global Product Supply Buy (Maternity Cover)

Market SCM Porto, Portugal

Apply Now

Sr Specialist Global Product Supply Buy (Maternity Cover)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Execute and optimize integrated purchasing, global supply planning, and PO management activities to ensure product availability and service excellence across markets. The role drives buy execution activities, supports risk mitigation, ensures compliance with agreed business rules and market SLAs, and optimizes factory capacity utilization in line with global demand and supply constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Buy Execution:

Execute purchasing activities in alignment with the global supply plan and market requirements.
Manage PR-to-PO conversion processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business rules.
Execute and monitor Buy activities including pre-buy preparation, PR cleansing and consolidation, PO placement, and post-buy validation.
Ensure timely PO creation and maintenance to secure product availability.

Stakeholder Management

Act as key contact for assigned markets, categories, or processes.
Collaborate closely with Market SCM, Product Supply Interface, Planning Services & DPM, Liaison Offices, and GPS Operations teams.
Facilitate clear communication and stakeholder alignment to support business objectives.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Own specific business processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard ways of working.
Participate in system testing, implementation projects, and process enhancements.
Support automation, digitalization, and standardization initiatives across Supply Creation.
Promote Lean thinking and a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.

Leadership & Expertise

Act as subject matter expert for assigned processes.
Coach and support junior team members and new joiners.
Share best practices and contribute to capability building within the team.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and strong stakeholder influence across functions

Key Relationships:

Market SCM
Global Product Supply teams
Planning Services & DPM

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Process improvement mindset and quality orientation.
Customer and service-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in global teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good SAP knowledge, preferably PEU and S/4.
Power BI knowledge is a plus.
Fluent English, written and verbal; additional language is a plus.

Requisite Education and Experience/ Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Allocation, or Operations.
Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Retail, or related industries is preferred.
Experience in global and cross-functional environments is highly desirable.

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.

Job Title: Sr Specialist Global Product Supply Buy (Maternity Cover)

Brand:

Location: Porto

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: 13

Country/Region: PT

Contract Type: Temp

Number: 547250

Date: Jul 14, 2026

See Categories
Imprint
Legal Notice
Privacy Notice
How to apply (français)")