Associate GBS Operational Procurement

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationEnable day-to-day operation, including Purchase Requisitions Management, Purchase Order Management, Catalog Creation and Maintenance, Open PO Follow-up, Procurement Helpdesk, Ariba L1 Helpdesk.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily OperationReview Purchase Requisitions submitted by end users based on PR to PO checklist, including contracts, quotations, catalog, non-PO, accounting, exception, etc., to make sure all the PRs are 100% compliant with adidas sourcing policy and local policy.Support procurement helpdesk and ariba L1 helpdesk to solve procurement and system queries from end users via email or hotline. Log ticket to IT for IT related issues and follow up issue resolution.Support catalog creation and catalog maintenance based on global standard process.Support overdue PO follow up with end users to reduce GR aging. Provide sufficient support to users including how to update GR, how to close PO, how to update Need By Date, etc.Support invoice reconciliation in case of 3-way match issues or payment terms discrepancies for PO based invoices.Support team lead on daily operation to 100% fulfill SLA/KPI.Process ExcellenceParticipate in continuous improvement projects.Propose continuous improvement initiatives based on observations from daily operations, such as buying channel optimization, catalogue improvement, etc.Key RelationshipsAPAC end users from different functions, including marketing, HR, IT, Retail Expansion, Retail Operation, etc.Global IT and IT 3rd party.Regional NTP category manager and sourcing buyersLocal Finance teamGBS AP | VM | FA teamKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesGood understanding of E2E Procure to Pay processes.Good knowledge of purchasing processes and compliance regulations.Capability to independently interact with different stakeholders.Result oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management.Good communication skill with positive thinking.Proficiency in Ariba (PR to PO, catalog creation/maintenance, supplier enablement, etc.).Proficiency in SAP MM module.Proficiency in MS Office (ppt, excel, word, etc.).Fluent Japanese, spoken and written.Good English, read and written.Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsA bachelor’s degree with emphasis on the areas of international business, procurement, logistics, economics, finance, or comparable professional education.2-3 years of BPO | SSC | general business experience, preferably in Procurement area in a middle sized or large organization; basic experience within PR to PO process. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.