Material Lead

WHAT YOU LL DO

As a Material Lead in Global Material Organization, you are accountable for executing the global consolidation of material & component deals based on brands demands to strengthen our customer centric beliefs and strategy.

WHO YOU LL WORK WITH

What is ProductionIts the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people to

• Work as a catalyst and work collaboratively with brands to drive required investments
• Use macroeconomic and global industry trends to validate price trends and demands
• Lead global consolidation of Cotton Yarn deals/component deals based on brand demands
• Identify potential group synergies for fiber, yarn, and material deals across multiple markets for cotton
• Negotiate global yarn deals for Cotton based on the identified price benchmarks across multiple regions
• Have knowledge in T2/T3 supplier base, capability mapping and equipped facilitation that enables you to drive and facilitate Partnership opportunities

AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE:

Academic background in Textile Engineering is preferrable

• 7-10 years of working experience in similar role
• Good knowledge of material price benchmarks like fiber, yarn, fabric in the market for Cotton - Jersey, Woven, Knitted types
• Ability to leverage deep knowledge of price, quality, availability, and supplier tiers across product categories
• Good knowledge of different sustainable options and programs in cotton
• Awareness of the upcharge for different sustainable options
• Good communication skill, analytical skill and strategic thinking

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.