Senior Manager, Materials Scouting

adidas AG

Asia
On-site
Material technology scouting
New material concept validation
Pilot program management
Lead material scouting and adoption initiatives across Asia, driving validation of new material concepts and managing pilot programs

Job Summary

  • Lead material scouting and adoption initiatives across Asia, driving validation of new material concepts and managing pilot programs.
  • Strengthen material scouting capabilities across the industry to enhance multi-sourcing flexibility and supply chain resilience.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring all sourcing operations comply with adidas' Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy.

Matching Summary

Lead material scouting and adoption initiatives across Asia, driving validation of new material concepts and managing pilot programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material technology scouting
  • New material concept validation
  • Pilot program management
  • Cross-functional initiatives
  • Responsible Sourcing Policy compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Networking and collaboration skills
  • Strategic benchmarking
  • Market trend analysis

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years apparel materials development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or related field
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Work Rights

Not specified

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