Quality Control Manager Raw Materials (m/f)

• Works with Design team to define the materials to be developed for the collections
• Identifies suitable suppliers to realize the development
• Oversees the progress of prototyping and sampling activities at suppliers, supporting them with the relevant indications to achieve the desired result in terms of look and quality of the material
• Oversees materials industrialization, verifies compliance and instructs suppliers for changes following presentation to Design
• Ensures that relevant functions, like Product Development, Pattern Making and Production, are informed on the materials characteristics so that they can be used accordingly
• Negotiates the price for sampling and production
• Responsible for quality controls of raw materials and for the materials sampling warehouse
• Acts proactively to acquire info and inform the Brand on new materials and on initiatives from competitors in this field
• Acts as primary interface for Sustainability department for all projects relating to raw materials
• Leads a team of four people

• Deep knowledge of materials for the RTW and leather goods industry
• Previous experience acquired in a similar position with a luxury brand
• Experience in people management;
• Detailed and oriented to result, he/she is capable to collaborate effectively with multiple stake holders
• Fluent in English as well as Italian
• Willing to travel as needed in Italy and abroad
• Good knowledge of MS Office and particularly Excel