Tuyển dụng Materials & Supplier Development Manager tại Hồ Chí Minh

• Build & Expand Supplier Network
• Develop and maintain relationships with leading textile mills and material suppliers.
• Proactively identify new mills, suppliers and material technologies (globally).
• Build relationships with suppliers that we do not currently know.
• Develop a pipeline of alternative and specialized suppliers.
• Regularly visit mills and suppliers throughout the region.
• Understand new capabilities, technologies and investments within the textile industry.
• Discover New Materials & Technologies
• Continuously identify innovative fabrics, trims, coatings, laminations and other materials.
• Stay informed about developments in performance textiles.
• Attend textile exhibitions, sourcing fairs and industry events.
• Bring new materials, suppliers and opportunities to Product teams.
• Help stay ahead of developments in the global textile market.
• Support Material Development
• Source fabrics and materials based on technical requirements.
• Request and coordinate samples and technical documentation.
• Compare alternative materials and suppliers.
• Review technical specifications and performance information.
• Coordinate material testing when required.
• Support the Product teams in evaluating potential materials.
• Connect Suppliers with Product Teams
• Act as the local bridge between Product teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate sample requests and development activities.
• Follow up with suppliers and keep projects moving.
• Communicate supplier capabilities, opportunities and limitations.
• Resolve day-to-day development issues.
• Build Textile Knowledge Base
• Maintain a structured database of suppliers, mills, materials and capabilities.
• Build and maintain a regional material library.
• Track new technologies and emerging suppliers.
• Document supplier relationships and development history.

Yêu cầu công việc

• We are looking for someone who has spent significant time inside the textile supply chain and already has an established industry network.

- Ideally, you have

• 7+ years of relevant experience in textiles, materials, technical apparel, sportswear, outdoor products or a related field.
• Existing relationships with textile mills and material suppliers.
• Proven experience finding and developing new suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics.
• Experience with woven and/or knitted fabrics.
• Understanding of yarns, fabric construction, finishes, coatings and laminations.
• Experience visiting textile mills and suppliers.
• Experience attending textile exhibitions or sourcing events.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and follow-up skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently, domestic and international.
• Highly Desirable
• Experience with outdoor, tactical, military, sportswear or technical workwear products.
• Experience with performance and highly technical fabrics.
• Knowledge of flame-resistant and no-melt/no-drip materials.
• Experience working with internationally recognized brands or major OEMs.
• Strong network across Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Korea or other major global textile markets.
• Quyền lợi được hưởng
• Competitive salary
• International and dynamic work environment
• Full company benefits and leave entitlements
• More benefits are open to negotiation