Leather Development & Sourcing Manager

Loewe Sa; Getafe; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LOEWE in Getafe, Kingdom Of Spain, seeks a Leather Development & Sourcing Manager to bridge design and production. You will drive end-to-end leather development, translate creative briefs into brand signatures, and ensure top quality, sustainability, and efficiency across luxury leather goods.

The role demands 15+ years in leather development, hands-on expertise in tanning and finishing, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in leather development, research, and tanning.
• Deep knowledge of tanning, finishing, grading, and leather behavior in handbag construction.
• A strong eye for luxury aesthetics, handfeel, grain, and color nuance.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; knowledge of Italian and/or French is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development cycles from the initial design brief to industrialization.
• Translate creative vision into brand signatures with exclusive finishes and color depth.
• Quality assurance & technical validation: balance faster time-to-market with rigorous testing.
• Lead supplier management with ESG, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leather development

Sourcing management

Quality assurance

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Job description

PositionAre you an expert in luxury leather craftsmanship with a passion for driving innovation and speed-to-market? We are looking for a Leather Development & Sourcing Manager to join our Development team.In this pivotal role, you will bridge creative vision and technical execution, translating design briefs into proprietary brand signatures while maintaining the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and efficiency.

Job Responsabilities

• Drive Rapid Development & Innovation: Spearhead end-to-end development cycles from the initial design brief to industrialization, successfully optimizing innovation lead times while maintaining strict adherence to the collection milestone calendar without quality degradation.
• Translate Creative Vision into Brand Signatures: Direct exclusive touch, finishes, color depth, and natural aging characteristics, ensuring high first-time-right color and handfeel approval rates and consistent Maison signature finishes across bulk production.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Validation: Balance acceleration in time-to-market with rigorous technical validation, comprehensive testing, quality assurance, and root-cause analysis for leather behavior in handbag construction.
• Supplier Management & ESG Integration: Lead supplier management, negotiation, and cross-functional decision-making while embedding robust ESG practices, full traceability, and regulatory compliance into daily operations.

Profile

• 15+ years of proven experience in leather development, research, and tanning within a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Deep knowledge of tanning, finishing, grading, and leather behavior in handbag construction.
• A strong eye for luxury aesthetics, handfeel, grain, and color nuance.
• Exceptional communication, high cross-functional influence, and the ability to seamlessly translate creative briefs into precise technical specifications.
• Fluency in English and Spanish are a must; knowledge of Italian and/or French is a strong advantage.

Additional Information

About LOEWEFounded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is the second-oldest luxury fashion house in the world. Since 2025, the House is under the creative direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, guided by a rich artistic sensibility and an imaginative exploration of craft. This new chapter builds on core sensibilities of LOEWE: an intellectual and playful approach to fashion, the vibrant spirit of Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched leather expertise.At LOEWE we are committed to a culture that welcomes all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute their best. Are you ready to shape the future of luxury leather goods? ContractPermanent JobExperienceMinimum 10 yearsTypeFull TimeFunctionManufacturing

Leather Development & Sourcing Manager • Getafe, Kingdom Of Spain, ES