Raw Material Manager
Core
Develop and manage all Tiger of Sweden fabrics and trims, ensuring they meet creative vision, commercial targets, and sustainability goals while maintaining continuity lines.
Role type
Senior Raw Material Development Manager
Builds
New fabrics, technologies, concepts, and future ideas for the fashion brand
Domain
Fashion / Textile Engineering / Global Supply Chain
Required skills
Fabric construction and finishing knowledge, Global supply chain management, Costing and margin analysis, Supplier negotiation and relationship management, Critical path management, Risk identification and mitigation, Technical feasibility assessment, Data integrity management, Sustainability guidelines implementation, Cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience working on-site with mills, Established global fabric supply contacts, Fashion sensibility and market knowledge
Technologies
PLM/PDM systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Design and develop raw materials fit for purpose and brand standards; Lead R&D of new fabrics and technologies; Negotiate lead times and minimums with suppliers; Coordinate raw material timing from brief to bulk; Manage supplier relationships and ensure adherence to quality/chemical standards; Own fabric-related data and maintain accurate PLM/PDM systems; Conduct risk assessments and chemical testing; Collaborate with Design and Sustainability teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC