Senior Manager, Materials Development

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

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The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong – a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live.

We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.

We are looking for a motivated leader and a team player to join our Sourcing team as our Senior Manager, Materials Development
, reporting directly to our Vice President, Sourcing & Product Development. The ideal candidate has a minimum 8+ years of experience in raw materials and textiles sourcing and development and a 3+ years manager experience. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing brand with a mission to help those in need and taking ownership of creating premium basics and improving our processes.

• Create and execute materials sourcing and product development strategy for all product categories (socks, underwear, t-shirts and slippers) to align with design vision and financial goals.
• Lead, manage and execute the seasonal raw materials, yarn, fabric, trims and packaging sourcing and development process for all product categories.
• Manage risk mitigation for materials through country and supplier diversification.
• Contribute to creating seasonal GTM calendar and manage seasonal calendar deadlines for materials.
• Manage materials costing and minimums to hit FOB and IMU targets.
• Lead and negotiate material lead-times to support speed delivery to market.
• Partner with the Production team to manage capacity planning and material staging.
• Lead material innovation for all product categories. Partner with the Design team on material innovation ideas and roadmap and partner with the material suppliers on new material techniques and innovation.
• Manage the maintenance of the material library.
• Manage and approve material development and production tests to meet our material test standards.
• Support Production and Quality teams on any material issues during production.
• Manage PLM system and data integrity for materials, manage fabric/yarn detail sheet, create material codes and maintain PLM material library.
• Establish, report and analyze materials KPI’s.
• Lead, manage, develop and coach the materials team.
• Mentor to cross‑functional teams on material construction, technology, quality, and costing.

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of material sourcing, development and production
• A self‑motivated, collaborative, positive minded individual passionate about material development and willing to take on challenges and problem solve
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving‑back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and…