Director of Footwear Sourcing Operations

On; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in footwear innovation seeks a Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations to drive excellence and strategic initiatives across multiple regions. This role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and collaboration, leveraging deep industry experience to enhance sourcing operations and sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Supportive team-oriented environment

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Commitment to physical and mental well-being

Qualifications

• 15+ years in sourcing or manufacturing of high-performance products, preferably in footwear.
• Deep experience with automation in production.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower regional Footwear Sourcing Operations teams.
• Develop and implement impactful sourcing strategies.
• Drive the transition of new innovations into production.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Sourcing

Innovation

Automation

Job description

As On’s Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations, you will lead our footwear sourcing teams across multiple regions, driving innovation and operational excellence to keep On at the industry forefront.

You will be a people leader, inspiring your team through strategic and sustainable vision, fostering growth and a high-performing, collaborative culture. Your passion for products, technology, and innovation will help bring new ideas quickly into production.

Building strong relationships with manufacturing partners is key, as you will nurture trust and encourage autonomy and capability building. You will also collaborate closely with teams across Innovation, Product Strategy, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Your Mission

1. Lead and empower regional Footwear Sourcing Operations teams, including Heads of Footwear Operations and Quality, ensuring alignment with shared goals.
2. Develop and implement impactful sourcing strategies.
3. Spearhead automation and manufacturing innovations to elevate performance.
4. Build and develop high-performing teams through meaningful projects and responsibilities.
5. Create a culture of collaboration and innovation.
6. Foster trust-based relationships with key partners to ensure mutual success.
7. Drive the transition of new innovations into production.
8. Lead automation initiatives with manufacturing partners.
9. Uphold On’s commitment to sustainability in all activities.

Your Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for excellence and differentiation.
• 15+ years in sourcing or manufacturing of high-performance products, preferably in footwear.
• Deep experience with automation in production.
• Visionary leader skilled in coaching and developing teams.
• Experience in complex reporting organizations and highly collaborative environments.
• Position based in Vietnam, with frequent travel to Zurich, Indonesia, and China; fluent in English.

Meet The Team

You will be part of the Footwear Sourcing team, collaborating closely with functions like Creation, Product Operations, Material, Sustainability, and Innovation.

What We Offer

We foster growth and progress through a supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages learning, exploration, and innovation. We prioritize physical and mental well-being and are committed to diversity and inclusion.