ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing the material sourcing strategy and optimizing the global mill portfolio across multiple Footwear & Equipment brands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of data-driven insight, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to drive material excellence and supply chain resilience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Material Sourcing Strategy Development 
  Support the creation and evolution of long-term material sourcing strategies aligned with brand, category, and sustainability goals.

• Mill Portfolio Management 
  Analyse and optimize the global mill portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across quality, cost, and delivery.

• Data Analysis & Insights 
  Leverage internal and external data to generate actionable insights on material trends, supplier performance, and sourcing opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  Partner with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Supply Planning teams to align material strategies with business needs and timelines.

• Supplier Engagement 
  Support strategic supplier segmentation and engagement plans to build strong, value-driven partnerships.
• Reporting & Communication 
  Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate strategy progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret cost data and translate it into actionable insights for sourcing and development teams.

• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying cost inefficiencies and proposing strategic solutions.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.

Data Tools Proficiency

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.

• Supply Chain & Sourcing Knowledge 
  Understanding of global textile supply chains, sourcing markets, and mill operations.

• Project Management 
  Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Independence: Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effect
• Communication & Influence 
  Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management 
  Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across diverse teams and geographies.