Senior Raw Materials Development Lead

DeMellier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Increased annual leave

Maternity policy extension

Employee discount 50% off stock

Job summary

DeMellier, a London-based luxury brand, seeks a Raw Materials Development Manager to lead sourcing, development and innovation of leathers, fabrics, hardware and trims across collections. You will own the RM lifecycle and manage supplier networks, negotiating costs and terms while mentoring the RM team.

You will travel to trade shows, factories and tanneries to ensure quality, sustainability and on-time delivery, aligning with the brand’s values and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in raw material development or sourcing, preferably leather/fashion luxury.
• Fluent in English; Italian is an advantage.
• Must have full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Frequent travel across Europe for trade shows, factories and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end raw materials and hardware development across seasonal collections.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers; manage supplier relationships and on-going communications.
• Oversee pre-production masters and handovers with production teams.
• Drive sustainability and digital RM library initiatives; ensure material certifications and traceability.
• Mentor and develop Raw Materials team members and coordinate cross-functional support.
• Manage budgets, pricing, MOQs, and procurement documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel (pivots, VLOOKUP)

ERP/PDM systems (Zedonk, Priority)

English fluent

Italian language (advantage)

Tools

Zedonk

Priority

Job description

DeMellier, a London-based luxury brand, seeks a Raw Materials Development Manager to lead sourcing, development and innovation of leathers, fabrics, hardware and trims across collections. You will own the RM lifecycle and manage supplier networks, negotiating costs and terms while mentoring the RM team.

You will travel to trade shows, factories and tanneries to ensure quality, sustainability and on-time delivery, aligning with the brand’s values and sustainability goals.