Head of Materials Development

NNormal; Inca; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts on Camper & NNormal products

Team outings and events

Descripción de la vacante

Camper & NNormal seeks a Head of Materials Development in Mallorca to lead a team of material developers across footwear, apparel and accessories. You will drive the materials strategy, manage the library, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with design, sourcing and sustainability teams to deliver innovative products.

The role requires a materials engineering background with 5+ years of leadership in materials development, fluency in English (Spanish a plus), and willingness to travel up to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Materials engineering, science, design or related field.
• 5+ years in materials development, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• Expertise in materials types: fibers, yarn, textiles, leather, synthetic leather, components or trims.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of Material developers from ideation to commercialisation.
• Guide the materials library for seasonal and long-term planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage price/quality expectations.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing and sustainability teams.
• Oversee materials budget and PLM/CO2 data governance.
• Stay updated on material trends across textiles and related materials.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Materials development

Textiles & leather

Supplier management

Budget management

PLM data

CO2 data

Sustainability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Materials engineering

Herramientas

MS Office

PLM system

Descripción del empleo

Are you looking for an exciting new position in a creative environment?

A fast-paced work environment on the largest Balearic island awaits. Want to discover more? Read on.

Head of Materials Development

The Head of Materials Development will lead a team of talented Material developers based in Mallorca. The Materials Development Manager will drive the success of our products for Footwear, Apparel and accessories through the material within Camper & NNormal brands.

Main accountabilities

• With strong focus on Footwear Lead, guide and empower a team of material Developers in Textile, leather, Synthetic, trims responsible from ideation to commercialisation phase
• Manage the Materials critical path and make sure all the deadlines are fulfilled in time, quality and cost efficient
• Work together with the design team and our key vendors to build the seasonal and long-term material library
• Being the guardian and key person in price negotiation and quality control supporting the camper internal costing and quality team
• Working together with the sourcing team to build a clear material strategy sourcing vision for Camper group
• Influence decision making by presenting innovative, sustainable solutions and allow the designers and technician to build excellent products
• Guide the material team to source all Core, Seasonal materials and components upper, lining, Packaging, & Others
• Build & maintain a long term and strong relationships with suppliers.
• Working with the sustainability team to build the strategy of Camper group and maintain level of excellence in this field
• Manage the Materials Seasonal Budget
• Ownership of Materials Library - Physical & Virtual
• Responsible with the material team to manage the materials database in PLM and CO2 Data
• Being on top of all the innovation and material trends in Textile, leather and any other type of materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Materials engineer, science, design and any other related field
• 5+ years' professional experience in materials development, manufacturing, or engineering
• Proven experience of managing a team
• Demonstrated expertise in material types, including fibers, yarn, textile, leather, synthetic leather, components, or trims
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English, Spanish is a plus
• Creative Problem-solving ability mixed with technical know-how
• Ability to work within an entrepreneurial, small and agile creative team environment
• Ability to manage and detect Risks in advance
• Strong knowledge of MS office software as well as Product lifecycle management system
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

What we offer

A dynamic and multicultural working environment that fosters teamwork, learning, and professional growth.

Discounts on Camper & NNormal products.

Team outings and events.

Immediate start date with a flexible schedule.

You will be part of a leading company in the fashion sector, dynamic, innovative, highly aware and committed to sustainability, with a close and inspiring working environment.

Camper & NNormal are committed to the goals of equal opportunities in order to create a diverse and inclusive business. We value the differences that diversity brings to our brand and uphold this as part of our company values.

We aim to provide a working environment that f rosts inclusion, fairness, equity, and respect for social and cultural diversity and that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Our recruitment process considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled status or any other characteristic protected by law.