Material Excellence Lead

4 days ago

Singapore beBeeMaterial Full time $80,000 - $120,000
Job Description

We seek a seasoned Material Manager to lead our team focused on driving material excellence across apparel categories. This role is responsible for aligning development strategies with business goals, while owning supplier performance and relationships to optimize the material supply base.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Brand & Product Creation Partnership
  • Act as primary contact for brand material development and product creation teams
  • Ensure timely communication of material readiness, development status, and issue resolution
  • Support execution of seasonal material briefs and ensure alignment with product timelines
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs (quality, cost, delivery, innovation, sustainability)

  • Drive continuous improvement plans and corrective actions with underperforming suppliers
  • Negotiate development priorities, lead times, and capacity planning with suppliers to support seasonal and long-term needs
Material Development Management

Oversee development and commercialization of materials across assigned categories

  • Ensure materials meet technical specifications, compliance standards, and brand expectations
  • Ensure testing, approvals, and documentation in PLM systems
Material Supply Optimization

Monitor material lead times, sample order status, and delivery schedules

  • Collaborate with sourcing and planning teams to ensure material availability and mitigate risks
  • Support capacity planning and supplier allocation based on seasonal needs
Sustainability & Innovation Support

Assist in identifying and integrating sustainable materials into development pipeline

  • Maintain awareness of new material technologies and supplier capabilities
Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical & Functional Expertise

Deep understanding of textile construction, finishing, dyeing, and performance standards

  • Skilled in managing global mill relationships, supplier scorecards, and performance improvement plans
  • Familiarity with sustainable materials, certifications (e.g., GRS, Bluesign, Oeko-Tex), and circular design principles
Execution & Operational Focus
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple development timelines and deliverables
Collaboration & Communication

Proven ability to work across product creation, sourcing, planning, and brand teams

  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
  • Clear and persuasive communicator, capable of presenting to senior leadership and external partners
Our Leadership ExpectationsStrategic Leadership

Understands and can explain organizational vision and strategic goals to the team, and how daily operations relate to achieving direction

  • Participates in planning and prioritization; identifies opportunities to improve effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration
Growing People & Teams

Supports employee performance and development through coaching and feedback

  • Encourages collaboration and shared learning to strengthen team performance
  • Leads by example, demonstrating continuous improvement and adaptability
Driving Results

Focuses on achieving objectives through execution against aligned processes and ways of working

  • Anticipates and prevents problems that could impact team performance
  • Proactively seeks solutions to solve problems effectively
Partnership

Works effectively with peers and partners, provides constructive feedback to drive achievement of shared goals

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