1. Key responsibilities:

• Support the long- and short-term SEA regional Apparel & Equipment material supply strategy for all brands factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs
• Ensure reliable delivery of apparel & equipment material on time for production by working closely with material suppliers and finished goods vendors
• Partner cross-functionally with Materials Labs, Sourcing and Quality team in managing all aspects of apparel & equipment material quality from establishing guidelines to delivering product to factories
• Support Material Team by leading resolution of quality issues at factories and with vendors in collaboration with Sourcing and Quality teams.
• Increase leverage of the model through decisions supported by facts and data that will in turn support the apparel & equipment material supply strategy
• Report and monitor supplier performance using set scorecards for active performance management
• Responsible for managing all apparel & equipment supplier relationship and building supplier partnerships in the brands
• Partner with functional leaders on Compliance and Social Responsibility, to ensure standards and requirements are met within the group’s material supply
• Actively support sustainable material roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives
• Work cross-functionally in selection of global and local suppliers and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.
• Accountable for all people related activities such as hire, train, manage and develop the talent in the team

2. What distinguishes you:

• High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners
• Management Experience in global, multi-national environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• A leader as well as a pleasant team player
• Entrepreneurial & result-driven
• Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks
• Team player and the ability to work independently
• Communication and influence globally and regionally
• Bold and creative thinking
• Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Apparel & equipment procurement experience is an advantage
• Minimum Relevant Experience:
• Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment Apparel & equipment and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations but not limited to
• Minimum Supervisory Experience:
• Proven record of leading teams
• Nature of Work:
• Materials Sourcing
• Academic Qualifications
• Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree, College graduate or equivalent work experience
• Subject Expert In: Textile, Procurement, Supply Chain, but not limited to
• Certifications Required: N/A
• Specific Working Conditions
• Frequency of Travel: Flexibility to sometimes travel globally