About Your Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Material Sourcing Developer to support the development and commercialization of innovative materials across apparel categories. This role will serve as a key liaison between brand material development, product creation, and sourcing teams to ensure materials meet design intent, performance standards, and business requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will IncludeMaterial Development & Commercialization Execution: Support the seasonal development of textiles from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand direction and product timelines.Material Testing & Compliance: Coordinate testing and validation processes to ensure materials meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.Cross-Functional Liaison: Collaborate closely with brand material teams, product creation, and sourcing to ensure timely communication and alignment on material requirements and development progress.Supplier Coordination and Management: Work with global mills and vendors to manage development requests, track sample submissions, and ensure materials meet quality and performance expectations.Trend & Innovation Scouting: Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and innovations to bring forward-thinking material solutions to the brand.Sustainability Support: Assist in integrating sustainable materials and practices into the development process in line with corporate sustainability goals.Documentation & Systems Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in PLM systems, including material specifications, testing results, and development status.What We Will Be Looking For in YouTextile Knowledge: Solid understanding of fabric construction, finishing, and performance characteristics.Project Coordination: Ability to manage multiple development timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with external partners.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing material data, specifications, and testing documentation.Digital Tools Proficiency: Experience with PLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with digital material libraries is a plus.Sustainability Awareness: Basic understanding of sustainable materials and certifications (e.g., GRS, Oeko-Tex) is preferred.Global Supplier Management: Experience working with mills and vendors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.What You Can Expect from UsBeing a part of a purpose-led movement that enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work we do.Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset—our differences make us stronger together.Providing a best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that support you in showing up fully—emotionally, physically, and socially.Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At VF, we foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences of our associates, customers, suppliers, and communities. VF is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

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