Raw Material Sourcing Lead Jobs

2+ years of apparel or textile industry experience and a working knowledge of the industry.

To be inspired to create solves for performance athletic fabrics to enhance guest experience

Building relationship and rapport with the mills, understand and leverage their capabilities

Visit industry trade shows and fairs to gain knowledge and apply to the lululemon's product range.

University/College Degree required in textiles science, industrial engineering or industry experience

Demonstrates a technical knowledge or background in Raw Materials

Demonstrated trust, partnership, change management and stakeholder engagement internally and externally

10 + years of related professional experience with any leading brand

10 + years of experience in Sourcing & strategy development

10+ years of experience in leading teams

Experience in implementation of strategies and programs to achieve company goals

Highly organized, strong negotiation skills, as well as systemic and technical problem solving skills

High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent

Minimum of four years of related work experience

Experience working in a meat production facility

Food or product industry experience

Food or product safety regulatory experience

Assist with regulatory activities such as internal and third party audits and help ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and tools, including contract management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation

Collaborate with the Project Manager and Project Engineers to understand the client's procurement needs and requirements for each project

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager, or similar role in a project-based environment

Manage the procurement process, from supplier selection to purchase order issuance, delivery, and payment

Track and report procurement metrics, such as supplier performance and cost savings, to the Project Manager and stakeholders

Knowledge and usage of measuring and testing devices, overhead crane experience, hand and power tools.

Oversee all operation in the Saw Cutting areas in accordance with production requirements.

Report major problems or concerns with programs or machinery within the materials processing area to Production Manager

Supervise materials processing staff, including delegating tasks, reporting absence, providing performance feedback to Production Managers, and other duties as required.

1-3 years’ experience in machine operation and troubleshooting

Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.

3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, analyst, strategy, or another related field.

Strong time management skills, extremely organized and thorough, and able to manage multiple calendars within tight deadlines.

To understands key business drivers and to apply this knowledge to accomplish their own work.

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) as well as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and FlexPLM.

Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or supply chain management.

Mercedes-Benz Star skills, requirements & traits:

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Excellent knowledge of the raw material market, with a particular emphasis critical minerals for Electric Vehicle applications and rare earths elements

Proven experience in purchasing and quality assurance in the automotive industry.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

1 + years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Project Management and data analytics skills.

· Strong time management, organizational and multitasking abilities in effectively managing constraints and competing priorities.

Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Relationship Management:

· Lead tender management events (RFX), negotiations and manage worldwide and/or regional/local contracts.

· Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or relevant work experience.

· Superior negotiation skills and knowledge of negotiation techniques.

Deliver benefits by leveraging Contract opportunities and supplier capabilities

Operational and asset management managers

Works effectively with in a team, ability to influence operational stakeholders (change management)

Equipment Management / stakeholders :

Determine, and ensure requirement within contracts, any Health, Safety, Environment and Heritage initiatives appropriate for implementation into Customer internal works.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with team members, stakeholders and business partners.

Experience managing or leading a team at a senior level

Minimum 7+ years experience working in a similar role within an apparel brand or textile mill

Strong technical knowledge of performance product materials process and visual aesthetics

Strong knowledge of fabric construction/finishing properties and how this can affect colour + Print

Strong knowledge of industry testing standards and proficiency reading test reports

Knowledge of dye formulas and dyeing techniques

5+ years’ experience in project management, operations or other related field, preferably in a vertical apparel retail environment

Strong knowledge of production, raw materials and manufacturing, with experience managing vendor relationships

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI is an asset

Manage cross-functional meetings – lead conversations with cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move work forward

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work in a high-pressure environment and deliver under tight timelines

Demonstrated experience with identifying, documenting and driving process improvements