Senior Materials Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

In this role, you’ll work alongside our materials team to develop materials and innovations for all business units. Materials are at the heart of every apparel product. You’ll translate the requirements of our product teams into concrete material, trim, and technology solutions, bring innovation to our collections, and work closely with our sourcing team in Asia as well as international suppliers. In doing so, you’ll draw on your experience to further develop materials, processes, and partner networks.

What to Expect

• Serving as the point of contact for our product teams regarding material inquiries—from receiving the briefing to making the final material decision
• Translating briefings into material, trim, and technology requirements (function, look & feel, standards, sustainability, target price)
• Developing material proposals in collaboration with product development—primarily from our material library
• Providing technical support for material sourcing in close collaboration with our sourcing team in Asia
• Building and maintaining a central innovation and materials library—both physically and in the PLM system
• Presenting innovations to product teams, attending trade shows, and monitoring trends in outdoor, sports, and workwear
• Coordinating testing and wear-testing of new materials in collaboration with the materials team and Quality Assurance
• Further development of the modular material system, taking into account sustainability, chemical requirements, and certifications

• A college degree or vocational training in textile engineering, apparel engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Substantial professional experience in material or creative sourcing, or in the development of materials for functional apparel—ideally in outdoor and workwear/PPE—during which you have independently managed material-related projects
• Practical experience in Asia, e.g., through on-site collaboration with mills, suppliers, or sourcing offices, as well as your own robust network of material and trim suppliers
• In-depth textile expertise: woven fabrics, knits, laminates and membranes, padding, finishes, and trims, as well as the associated testing methods and standards
• A keen sense for trends and innovations, combined with an understanding of costs and cost calculations
• Confident demeanor when interacting with product teams and suppliers—you impress with your expertise and drive projects forward in a structured and independent manner
• Proficiency with PLM/ERP systems
• Business-level English and a willingness to travel internationally

What We Offer You

• Flexible work hours and location with remote work (2 days per week)
• Very affordable shopping options
• Additional employee benefits such as bike leasing, corporate benefits, company pension plan, Wellpass, and much more
• Team events, e.g., after-work get-togethers, running group, sports activities
• An interesting, varied role within a strong team
• Good opportunities for growth and creative freedom

Who We Are

Schöffel SPORT focuses on the outdoor market. With our tagline “Ich bin raus.”, we underscore our commitment to being a high-quality apparel brand for ambitious adventurers who love to spend their free time in nature and are looking for top-quality, reliable premium clothing. Our headquarters are located in Schwabmünchen: This is where our collections are created, where ideas take shape, and where sales, marketing, and logistics are based—in short, this is where the heart of Schöffel SPORT beats. Discover the opportunities you have to contribute as a team member.