Director, Materials Costing

adidas AG

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10+ years soft goods manufacturing experience
Advanced materials costing approaches
Seasonal price negotiation leadership
** The job posting is for a Director of Materials Costing at adidas AG, focusing on leading the material strategy process to enhance supply chain agility, competitiveness, and sustainability. The role requires extensive experience in materials costing, supplier management, and strong leadership qualities to foster team development and adherence to company values. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key player in driving the company to become the most agile, competitive, digitalized, and cleanest supply base in the industry.
  • The incumbent will establish standardized, advanced, and data-driven materials costing approaches while leading seasonal price negotiations for various categories including sustainable materials.
  • Candidates must possess strong business acumen and the ability to lead multidimensional teams while ensuring full compliance with responsible sourcing policies.

Matching Summary

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** The job posting is for a Director of Materials Costing at adidas AG, focusing on leading the material strategy process to enhance supply chain agility, competitiveness, and sustainability. The role requires extensive experience in materials costing, supplier management, and strong leadership qualities to foster team development and adherence to company values. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years soft goods manufacturing experience
  • Advanced materials costing approaches
  • Seasonal price negotiation leadership
  • Data-driven sourcing best-practices
  • MS Office Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of sustainable material technologies
  • Growth mindset for personal betterment
  • Experience with waterless colorization
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Inclusive workplace culture advocacy

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Procurement
  • 10+ years professional experience in soft goods manufacturing
  • 3+ years of people management experience

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