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About the program
The Sourcing Associate Management Trainee Program offers a 24-month rotational platform to start a career in sourcing, with coaching from experienced mentors and managers, training sessions, on-the-job learning, and real-time feedback. Upon graduation, participants are expected to move into a managerial role.
Key responsibilities
- Learn and participate in sourcing operations and functions, including product creation, costing, materials, product testing, tactical and production planning, manufacturing, quality, and manufacturing excellence.
- Intern in key roles and contribute actively to team success.
- Shadow senior sourcing leaders in interactions with customers, suppliers, third parties, headquarters teams, and assigned departments.
- Provide concrete support to assigned departments, report regularly to the senior-level mentor, and receive coaching.
- Take functional and project leadership under guidance and serve as a role model for higher roles.
- Introduce new ideas and support change.
- Ensure sourcing operations comply with adidas policies, standards, and legal requirements.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Technical skills in manufacturing, planning, project management, industrial engineering, materials engineering, biomechanics, or sports science preferred.
- Communication, presentation, note-taking, computer, analytical, reporting, and data-collection skills.
- Open-minded, passionate about sports, curious, disciplined, and attentive to detail.
- Fluent English.
Education and experience
No previous work experience is required, though it is preferred. Vocational training, preferably in a multinational organization, or a master's degree in engineering or an MBA is preferred. Flexibility and willingness to relocate at the company's request are required.
adidas culture
adidas promotes an athlete's mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, respect, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.