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Adidas MANAGER GLOBAL PROCESS 
Greece, Attica, Athens 
261481097

02.09.2024
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The S2P stream is one of five global streams who is designing and implementing end to end services & solutions as Global Process Owner (GPO). GPO’s can e

GBS Operations operate by executing Global Process Owner services and solutions.

Scope of S2P:

  1. Vendor master data management
  2. Operational procurement
  3. Tactical procurement
  4. Accounts payable
  5. Supplier Lifecycle Performance
  6. Travel and expense management
  7. Compliancy governance

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  • Analyze, develop new and adjust existing end to end processes/ services, standards or operational plans, and deliver results with direct impact on S2P stream, other streams and markets.
  • Work towards the GBS priorities, KPI’s, OKR and overall GBS roadmap
  • Manage and execute transformation initiatives including GAP analysis related to the GBS operation centers/markets and provide process competency with a specific focus on S2P
  • Develop and implement process standardization, harmonization and automation by applying the 6-2-1 Methodology
  • Manage and execute process improvement initiatives on demand (e.g. Buying channel improvements, content playbooks, Data Analytics, Expense regulations and vendor masterdata harmonization)
  • Manage and execute new S2P systems/ technology/methodology roadmap and process change, upskill, train and execute (i.e. SAP Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass, SAP Fi/Co)
  • Support and contribute at selection of tools, techniques and systems according to architectural requirements and demands
  • Provide input to identify improvement potential, problems and feasibility of process change with stakeholders through variance analysis and effective usage of data, create transparency on priorities, develop options / solutions and facilitate recommendations for preparing fact-based decisions ending into regular continuous improvements.
  • Support standardized reporting, measurements, KPI and ad hoc analysis in line with SLA’s together with Delivery Excellence team securing quality, timeliness, compliance and productivity of services and processes
  • Lead medium sized projects with the respective profound process and technical knowledge within the boundaries of time, cost & quality, focusing on the customers’ expectations, implement results and support sustainability of solution.
  • Provide expertise for S2P areas in line with latest taxonomy/ activity split, processes and technology towards operational and market finance teams
  • Possess ownership of S2P processes and act as a subject matter expert.
  • Support to the definition of policies, accounting standards and guidelines for process improvement
  • Manage and execute adaption of the Procurement Policy and T&E policy into GBS operations centers and non GBS markets to secure standardization while ensuring compliance
  • Support the internal controls process and advice on improvement areas
  • Partner and collaborate as business partner with operations center, Corporate Finance, Procurement Management and market finance within the assigned area of responsibility, understanding customer needs and requirements (i.e. accounting, financial reporting, policy group finance manual interpretation, data governance/principles)
  • Get understanding of stakeholder requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis, problem resolution and support recommending options
  • Support S2P change management through design and delivery of prototype tools, with other functions and streams to operationalize accordingly
  • Ensure standardized data management processes and drive data quality improvement actions
  • Support business process stakeholders on the analysis of vendor master data processes, proposing relevant improvements and facilitating the successful implementation
  • Provide expertise for operational processes or (master) data related queries with your expert knowledge
  • Develop and implement adequate communication packages to present derived results, recommendations and solutions
  • Manage compliance and global process guidance

Key Relationships:

  • GBS VP’s
  • GBS S2P Director
  • Global GPO O2C, R2R, Controlling and Reporting, H2R
  • Operational S2P Teams in Operations Centers
  • GBS Global Governance
  • Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Treasury & Taxes, Corporate Procurement
  • Support Functions, i.e. IT
  • Other business function: Global Operations, Brand Marketing, Sales (Wholesale/Retail/e-com), HR
  • Finance markets
  • External system providers/ consulters
  • External contacts/ corporates for knowledge sharing and trends

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  • Experience and understanding of GBS / Shared Services environments
  • Understanding of GBS processes
  • Understanding of the consumer goods industry
  • Understanding of financial, procurement/ travel processes
  • Experience in process design, process mapping, improving process quality, process review and compliance
  • Very good understanding of accounting rules, NTP and T&E procedures and processes
  • Broad SAP FI/CO knowledge
  • Ability to apply continuous process improvement concepts and tools
  • Willingness to travel
  • High degree of customer orientation
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written)
  • Very good Communication skills and an international mindset
  • Ability to think strategically as well as tactically
  • Very good analytical mindset
  • Cross functional and cross GPO mindset
  • Familiarity with project management, strong planning and organization skills, and ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understand the purpose and benefits of modelling as subject matter expert and contributes to usage of knowledgebase
  • Ability to coach, guide and manage teams in a trustful and proficient manner
  • Result orientation and pro-activity

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business Administration or IT or related areas, or equivalent combinations of educations
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in finance functions
  • Understanding of accounting processes
  • Experience in data management
  • Ideally experiences in shared service center organizations
  • Understanding & knowledge of regional and global market landscape and the respective customer
  • Project management experiences