Intern, Sourcing Operations (oa1)

Job Description

Intern, Materials Development

Department: Sourcing Operations
Direct Reporting Line: Senior Manager, Materials Development
Subsidiary: adidas Sourcing Limited
Location: Vietnam
Personnel Managed: No
Duration: [Specify duration, e.g., 3-6 months]

PURPOSE

• Assist in the materials development process by supporting key functions related to material sourcing, selection, and quality assessment.
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global sourcing environment while contributing to the creation of innovative materials that align with marketing and design strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of internal processes and sustainability initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and operational support for the materials development team.
• Assist in gathering, organizing, and maintaining material data within internal databases and reporting tools.
• Support material research, including trends, sustainability initiatives, and innovation strategies.
• Help in coordinating communication between internal teams such as Design, Product Development, and Sourcing.
• Work with Tier 2 suppliers under supervision to assist in material sampling and testing coordination.
• Support documentation and tracking of materials testing results in compliance with adidas quality standards.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations related to materials selection, trends, and sustainability.
• Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities to understand the end-to-end material development process.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Materials Development Team
• Sourcing and Quality Teams
• Design and Product Development Teams
• External Suppliers (Tier 2)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong interest in materials science, sustainability, or product development.
• Basic understanding of material types and production processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Technology, or a related field.
• Previous internship or academic project experience in materials, sustainability, or product development is a plus.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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.