Materials Sourcing Manager, Wool

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement a holistic strategy for Wool procurement that enhances cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

• Develop, nurture, and grow a worldwide network of Wool suppliers, which includes tanneries, rawhide processors, and specialized Wool producers.

• Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising to sustain a centralized library of Wool materials.

• Evaluate and track the global Wool market, encompassing price trends, supply-demand dynamics, sustainability regulations, and potential risks.

• Forge and uphold long-term partnerships with suppliers while negotiating advantageous terms.

• Work in conjunction with sourcing, product development, quality assurance, and merchandising teams.

• Discover opportunities for cost reductions, innovation, and efficiency improvements within the Wool value chain.

• Develop and execute risk management strategies, which include multi-sourcing, forward purchasing, and adherence to responsible sourcing compliance.

• Oversee supplier performance management, focusing on quality assurance, ethical labor standards, and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Generate consistent reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and prevailing market conditions.

• Set, document, and enforce Wool quality performance benchmarks that are aligned with product performance, durability, and customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, particularly with Wool or Wool-based materials.

• Profound knowledge of the Wool value chain, including rawhide sourcing, tanning methods, finishing processes, Wool grading, quality variations, and end-use applications.

• Strong professional connections and/or familiarity with key players in the Wool market, including tanneries and ethical Wool suppliers.

• Proficiency in analyzing and mitigating price fluctuations in the Wool market while managing commodity risk.

• Exceptional negotiation abilities and experience in managing supplier relationships across diverse geographical regions.

• Proven track record in achieving cost reduction and process improvement objectives.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development and sourcing.

• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Successful completion of a background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities and commitment to nondiscrimination.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Purpose-driven work that is transforming the retail landscape.

• An opportunity to help create a more sustainable and inclusive future.