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    Senior Manager - Chennai, India - Adidas

    Adidas
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    Description

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
    Global Business Services (GBS) aims to provide globally unified services based on standardized
    and automated solutions across different functions and markets. This will enable us to drive
    operational efficiency, quality services, improved agility and better decision-making whilst
    reducing complexity and workload.

    GBS, the engine that designs, builds, and operates consistent adidas end-to-end business services &
    solutions globally to drive the transformation TO ONE ADIDAS enabling our Business Partners to
    focus on core business. GBS prioritizes executing transitions, processes, and solution roadmaps. It is
    the overarching goal to move the adidas Group to a much more consistent, standardized, and
    automated operating model with solid governance, architecture, and operating model.
    The role of a Senior Manager in Global Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations typically involves
    overseeing and managing the end-to-end procurement and payment process within a global
    organization.

    The Senior Manager of Global Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations is responsible for leading and
    optimizing the procurement and payment processes on a global scale. This role involves
    overseeing the P2P lifecycle, supplier relationship management, payment processing, and
    ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Process Optimization and Efficiency:

    - Develop and implement strategies to optimize the end-to-end procure-to-pay process for
    efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and automation.
    - Streamline procurement processes to enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve
    supplier performance.
    Team Leadership and Management:
    - Lead a team of P2P professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
    to ensure the team's success in achieving departmental and organizational objectives.
    - Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture within the P2P team.
    Vendor Management and Relations:
    - Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth
    procurement processes and favorable terms.
    Compliance and Risk Management:
    - Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
    related to procurement and payment processes.
    - Mitigate risks associated with procurement and payment activities through proper controls
    and proactive risk assessments.
    Technology and Systems Enhancement:
    - Identify opportunities to enhance existing P2P systems and implement new technologies to
    streamline operations, enhance reporting, and improve data accuracy.
    - Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to define system requirements and manage
    system implementations or upgrades.
    Reporting and Analysis:
    - Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the
    effectiveness and efficiency of P2P processes.
    - Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, identifying areas for
    improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
    Training and Development:
    - Implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of P2P team members,
    ensuring they stay updated with industry best practices and regulations.
    This role plays a critical part in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing supplier
    relationships, and ensuring compliance across a global organization, ultimately contributing to
    operational efficiency and cost savings.

    • Ensure team's management including coaching, training, motivation, and performance
    appraisal guidance

    • Enable the budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processes by acting as contact
    person (SPOC) for specific planning topics

    • Ensure data quality and integrity across various systems and tools

    • Enable fact-based decision by creating transparency on budgeting, forecasting and cost
    monitoring processes

    • Develop medium- large sized projects, implement findings and ensure sustainability of
    achievements

    • Design, develop and implement state of the art analytic tools

    • Develop new processes, standards or operational plans and deliver results with direct
    impact on the department and overall targets

    • Significantly contribute to the achievement of the department strategy

    • Identify significant improvement potential through variance analysis, derive solutions
    and facilitate related decisions

    • Ensure smooth operation of the business by taking on ownership for related actions

    • Ensure good relationships with business partners and the global functional team on a
    proactive basis.

    • Develop and report relevant KPI's for area of responsibility.

    • Responsible for the service delivery of a C&R team serving the customers, delivering
    performance that meets or exceeds service level agreement targets

    Key Relationships:

    • GBS Controlling Team and Finance teams

    • Global Service and Process Owners

    • IT & Corporate Solutions

    • adidas Finance Team

    • adidas senior management team

    • adidas Market Controllers

    • Accounting

    • HR

    • Delivery Excellence

    Qualification, Skills and Abilities:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or
    related field (Master's degree preferred).

    • Proven experience in global P2P operations, procurement, or supply chain management.

    • Strong leadership and team management skills.

    • In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and compliance
    requirements.

    • Familiarity with P2P systems and procurement automation tools.

    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

    • Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

    • Results-oriented approach and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    • Good financial acumen

    • 10 plus years relevant work experience in the P2/ AP domain

    • Experience in a Shared Service environment


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