Company description:

adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry with the core brands adidas and Reebok, headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany. We believe that, through sport, we have the power to change lives. Our purpose guides the way we run our company, how we work with our partners, how we create our products, and how we engage with our consumers. Athletes will not settle for average. And neither do we. We have a clear mission: To be the best sports company in the world. Every day, we come to work to create and sell the best sports and fitness products in the world, and to offer the best service and consumer experience – and to do it all in a sustainable way.

Job description:

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

JOIN OUR NON-TRADE PROCUREMENT TEAM:
It’s an exciting time to join our Global Procurement Team. As part of our Procurement Excellence function, you will support initiatives that help shape the future of procurement at adidas. Working with our global teams and markets, you will contribute to projects focused on process improvement, system enablement, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:

Support global Procurement Excellence projects focused on reporting, process improvement, systems, and organizational effectiveness.
Assist with project management activities, including planning, tracking, coordination, and status reporting.
Support change management activities, including stakeholder communications, training materials, and user engagement initiatives.
Assist with system testing, issue management, documentation, and user support for procurement tools and solutions.
Partner with stakeholders across Global, Market, Country, and Shared Service Procurement teams to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support sourcing and category management projects through research, analysis, and coordination activities.
Independently manage selected tasks and projects while building strong relationships across the global procurement organization.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH:

Bachelor or Master's Student in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing and/or Finance or related
Fluency in English, German language skills are a plus
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Ariba and/or Power BI knowledge is a plus
Good communication skills & a proactive mindset

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

International intern community and work environment

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

Regular development conversations as part of your role

Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups

Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.470,00€, compulsory internship 1.930,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

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)

Employee discounts on products

ELIGIBILITY  REQUIREMENTS

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)