Manager, Advanced Chemicals Footwear

adidas AG

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Advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry
Formulation and processing expertise
Material lifecycle management
Act as a key player in Global Sourcing, driving the vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry

Job Summary

  • Act as a key player in Global Sourcing, driving the vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.
  • Lead engineering and manufacturing innovations at both process and product levels—from concept validation to full deployment—to enhance overall industrial competitiveness.
  • Manage seasonal compound requests from product creation teams; guide supply partners in experimentation, formulation, testing, and transitioning from development to production.

Matching Summary

Act as a key player in Global Sourcing, driving the vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry
  • Formulation and processing expertise
  • Material Lifecycle Management
  • Supplier collaboration and guidance
  • Responsible Sourcing compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative mindset
  • Challenges the status quo
  • Role-model leadership
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • University degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or related fields

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