Manager, Raw Materials

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking a senior specialist to lead raw material sourcing strategy and QA risk assessment in our textile supply chain. The role involves supplier identification, evaluation and allocation, plus development from concept to adoption, and validating material specs, pricing and lead times.

You will drive cost-efficiency and supply continuity through QA-guided decisions. The candidate should have extensive experience in lingerie/apparel textiles, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology or relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in raw material manufacturing within lingerie/apparel.
• Strong technical expertise in knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing, and QA.
• Solid understanding of raw material cost structures and processing cost build-up.
• Hands-on experience applying QA methodologies in the textile industry.
• Proven leadership, talent development and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material sourcing strategy, including supplier identification, evaluation, and allocation.
• Initiate and manage sourcing and development activities from concept to adoption.
• Review and validate material specifications, pricing, and lead times.

Skills

Textile technology

Raw material sourcing

Quality assurance

Leadership

Negotiation

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology

Job description

• Manage raw material sourcing strategy, including supplier identification, evaluation, and allocation.
• Initiate and manage raw material sourcing and development activities from concept to adoption.
• Review and validate material specifications, pricing, and lead times to confirm feasible and competitive options.
• Drive material re-engineering and duplication initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, supply continuity, and flexibility.

Raw Materials Approval QA & Risk assessment

• Manage fabric quality assurance processes, including preliminary risk assessments such as mold trials and bonding tests.
• Establish and implement material quality guidelines, ensuring alignment with QA deliverables and development deadlines.
• Identify, define, and closely monitor high-risk materials (quality performance and capacity) throughout in-season development.
• Validate new fabric process routes through testing and on-site supplier visits.
• Review data accuracy and assess risk evaluation outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee DGT testing specimen reviews, validate test information, collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFT), and elevate issues to leadership when alignment or decisions are required.
• Manage color development for materials, including lab dip and strike-off approvals.
• Oversee color approval processes for bulk production, covering both solid and printed materials.
• Conduct and support on-site color approvals to ensure alignment with quality and brand standards.
• Define and allocate appropriate development routes for new or special material techniques.
• Initiate and manage trials for new processes, including washing, graphic applications, and all-over print techniques.
• Review and validate process routes, costing, and lead times to confirm viable and scalable solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology or relevant
• Minimum 10 years of experience in raw material manufacturing within the lingerie and/or apparel industry.
• Strong technical expertise in raw material manufacturing processes, including knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing, and quality assurance, with a demonstrated Right First Time mindset and culture.
• Solid understanding of raw material cost structures and processing cost build-up.
• Hands-on experience applying established quality assurance methodologies within the textile industry.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including talent development, as well as strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently & effectively with all levels in a multicultural and multinational setting
• Good command of written and spoken English