Director, Materials Scouting

adidas AG

Asia
On-site
Material technology scouting
Material concept validation
Pilot program management
Lead material technology scouting initiatives to identify and validate innovative technology concepts that significantly enhance product development capabilities

Job Summary

  • Lead material technology scouting initiatives to identify and validate innovative technology concepts that significantly enhance product development capabilities.
  • Oversee and manage material scouting pilot programs at selected Tier 2/3/4 suppliers, facilitating effective testing and scaling of new material concepts to ensure successful integration into production processes.
  • Develop and coach team members, identifying key talent while establishing robust succession plans to ensure a strong leadership pipeline.

Matching Summary

Lead material technology scouting initiatives to identify and validate innovative technology concepts that significantly enhance product development capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material technology scouting
  • Material concept validation
  • Pilot program management
  • Cross-region capability bridging
  • Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership role model
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion culture
  • Strategic benchmarking
  • Industry partner collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Textile Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years apparel materials development experience
  • 3+ years people management experience
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Work Rights

Not specified

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