Internship - Global Procurement Excellence (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR GLOBAL PROCUREMENT TEAM: 

It’s a very exciting time to join our Global Procurement Team as we implement a major transformation where we are investing heavily in our people & technology landscape. We are also radically changing the way we work & collaborate across our Global, Market, Country & Shared Service Procurement teams to deliver a competitive edge for adidas. 

 GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:

• Support the Global Procurement team with delivering our global transformation through supporting & leading project management activities 
• Analyze & give input to our global sourcing strategies & the coherent 4-step source to contract process
• Identify source-to-pay process optimization potential across all categories and countries
• Identify user experience optimization potential for all Non-Trade Procurement systems & support the implementation/adoption of tools & technology enablers
• Assist in system testing, issue handling and documentation
• Manage several individual projects that include interacting with adidas global markets and other functions within adidas
• Support on communication and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders of Global Procurement

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH:

• Student of Business Administration, Marketing and/or Finance or similar
• Fluency in English is required
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Ariba and/or Power BI knowledge is a plus 
• Good communication skills & a proactive mindset
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural team environment

WHAT\’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.098,00€, compulsory internship 1.590,00 € (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY 

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship 
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2024 – March 2025
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: March 15th, 2024, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Dates: September 16th, 2024
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don\’t have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know. 
• Please apply in the same language as the job description
• If we feel like it is a match, you\’ll be invited to a video interview – don\’t worry we\’ll fully brief you on this.