Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Develop strategy, oversee and maintain the technical oversight and integrity of the implementation of adidas’ environmental program and materials compliance for all tiers of our global supply chain, from raw materials to the manufactured product. Represent adidas in cross-industry collaborations and in high-level government advisory committees and working groups globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate strategies, develop and implement plans to deliver environmental management systems and practices across all tiers in the global supply chain.
- Lead the development of environmental and resource management strategies and sustainable manufacturing programs in relation to global supply chains and product development.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders globally to integrate program requirements into broader business practices.
- Build and maintain industry partnerships and represent adidas in industry collaborations and high-level government advisory committees.
- Advise Global Sourcing leaders on environmental program delivery and develop strategies to address regulatory and environmental risks.
- Build a network of technical experts in environment across Sourcing and define training needs for internal teams and suppliers.
- Ensure sourcing operations comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements.
- Role model leadership to foster diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Develop and coach the team to ensure strong performance, appropriate skillsets and succession plans.
Key Relationships
Global Sourcing and Product Development, Sustainability & ESG HQ, Global Legal, Global Social & Environmental Affairs, Corporate Communication, brand representatives, government bodies, industry associations and international institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong business acumen and understanding of global environmental sustainability topics and trends.
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, product development, supply chain issues and environmental sustainability.
- Strong influencing and communication skills.
- Ability to lead multidimensional teams.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Requisite Education and Experience
Ideally, product development or sourcing operations relevant experience.
Adidas Culture
At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect while fostering diversity, equity and inclusion.