Location: Hanoi
In short
As a Footwear Material Specialist, you will drive performance materials to the next level of technology in line with ON’s materiality vision. You will focus on the material development, technicalities, and production capabilities, aligning to short/medium-term goals as well as the longer-term material strategy. You will be based in Hanoi (or North Vietnam) and support the Zurich HQ teams in the execution of materials on footwear from the development stage through to production. You will report to the Head of Footwear Sourcing Asia as well as having constant communication with the Asia Development teams.
Your Mission
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Manage end-to-end material sourcing based on On’s sourcing strategy. Identify, develop, and manage material suppliers and technical material support to analyze lead time and process (e.g., sourcing policies, quality standards and best target prices) in accordance with HQ material direction, HQ briefs, and On’s Product Development Center and its factories.
Manage the relationship with the supplier's top management team, influence the management culture, and drive performance.
Evaluate and aim for material-specific targets in regard to the On sustainability roadmap as well as identify opportunities for gains in material performance, sustainability, and efficiency.
Support Toolbox initiatives: Select, review, and update the core and seasonal material toolboxes as well as the IT-based PLM system. Support the material libraries management in ON’s Vietnam locations.
Liaise and align with the laboratory on physical testing criteria and standards. Oversee that all materials are tested and approved by QA while problem-solving and advising on material improvements through understanding of yarns, material structures and polymers.
Build and foster strong relationships and communicative channels with material suppliers and chemical vendors. Track and manage strategic suppliers based on individual vendor profiles: strategic and in-line.
Engage with Planning and factories to communicate seasonal material forecasts to suppliers and liaise with Design, Product Development (HQ & Asia), Product Management, Innovation, and Sustainability teams on sample specifications and delivery.
Your story
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You've got a degree in Footwear Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology, but you're not ready to stop learning just yet.
A real expert in your field, you’ve worked in the global footwear industry, or a relevant industry, for at least 5 years, within Asia suppliers.
Affinity for footwear design and technology, particularly in the technical performance category, with an eye for aesthetics and key awareness of technical materials both within the industry and analogous industries.
A true team player, you understand and respect the importance of collaboration and compromise.
Able to balance creativity with organization and discipline in a fast-paced environment.
Good command of English communication. Mandarin is a plus.
About the Team
The Materials team at On are both creative and technical—we translate design visions into performance materials through technical knowledge and experience, but equally come to the table with newness from outside suppliers when the time is right. As the glue that binds design, development, and product management together - we’re a new team that’s gaining momentum. Materials are getting recognition for how integral they are in product creation, so we need proactive, entrepreneurial people to hit the ground running.
Most lived Spirit in our team
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Relationships are so important to us. From our teammates to our suppliers, we’re here to bring joy to everyone we work with. We’re energized by sharing ideas, making connections and solving problems together.
Hanoi
An ancient capital city amidst modern skyscrapers, Hanoi is home to a team of dynamic minds and expert makers bringing our next-gen products to life.
20th floor, Capital Place, 29 Lieu Giai,
Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District
Vietnam
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Step One:
You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.
We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.