Senior Lead - Footwear Materials | Senior Lead - Footwear Materials

Job Summary

This role seeks a passionate Senior Materials Leader to drive the future of performance footwear materials within a dynamic sportswear brand. The Senior Lead will spearhead the global materials strategy across various product verticals, focusing on performance, sustainability, and innovation. Key responsibilities include sourcing phenomenal materials aligned with sustainability goals, leveraging data analytics for process optimization, and managing the material library and supplier relationships. This pivotal position requires leading and mentoring a team of Specialists, ensuring material quality assurance, and fostering strong collaboration with Design, Development, and Product Management teams globally. The ideal candidate blends creativity with discipline, possesses deep knowledge of textile sciences and polymers, and thrives in a fast-paced, international environment, turning ambitious product visions into reality.