Chi tiết công việc Materials & Supplier Development Manager tại Telestar
Primary Responsibilities
Build & Expand Timroon's Supplier Network
● Develop and maintain relationships with leading textile mills and material suppliers.
● Proactively identify new mills, suppliers and material technologies (globally).
● Build relationships with suppliers that we does not currently know.
● Develop a pipeline of alternative and specialized suppliers.
● Regularly visit mills and suppliers throughout the region.
● Understand new capabilities, technologies and investments within the textile industry.
Discover New Materials & Technologies
● Continuously identify innovative fabrics, trims, coatings, laminations and other materials.
● Stay informed about developments in performance textiles.
● Attend textile exhibitions, sourcing fairs and industry events.
● Bring new materials, suppliers and opportunities to Product teams.
● Help stay ahead of developments in the global textile market.
Support Material Development
● Source fabrics and materials based on technical requirements.
● Request and coordinate samples and technical documentation.
● Compare alternative materials and suppliers.
● Review technical specifications and performance information.
● Coordinate material testing when required.
● Support the Product teams in evaluating potential materials.
Connect Suppliers with Product Teams
● Act as the local bridge between Product teams and suppliers.
● Coordinate sample requests and development activities.
● Follow up with suppliers and keep projects moving.
● Communicate supplier capabilities, opportunities and limitations.
● Resolve day-to-day development issues.
Build Textile Knowledge Base
● Maintain a structured database of suppliers, mills, materials and capabilities.
● Build and maintain a regional material library.
● Track new technologies and emerging suppliers.
● Document supplier relationships and development history.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who has spent significant time inside the textile supply chain and already has an established industry network.
Ideally, you have:
● 7+ years of relevant experience in textiles, materials, technical apparel, sportswear, outdoor products or a related field.
● Existing relationships with textile mills and material suppliers.
● Proven experience finding and developing new suppliers.
● Strong knowledge of performance fabrics.
● Experience with woven and/or knitted fabrics.
● Understanding of yarns, fabric construction, finishes, coatings and laminations.
● Experience visiting textile mills and suppliers.
● Experience attending textile exhibitions or sourcing events.
● Strong English communication skills.
● Excellent relationship-building and follow-up skills.
● Willingness to travel frequently, domestic and international.
Highly Desirable
● Experience with outdoor, tactical, military, sportswear or technical workwear products.
● Experience with performance and highly technical fabrics.
● Knowledge of flame-resistant and no-melt/no-drip materials.
● Experience working with internationally recognized brands or major OEMs.
● Strong network across Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Korea or other major global textile markets.
