**Role & Responsibilities:** Material Sourcing Strategy + Map and drive long- and short-term **Asia material supply strategy** execution plan for TNF factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs + Work cross-functionally in **selection of regional and local suppliers** and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives. Operation Excellence **Delivery Management** - Ensure **reliable delivery** of material on time for production by working closely with material suppliers and GMS Planning team. **Quality Management** + Lead the quality issue investigation of root cause, implement mitigation action and liability settlement to all material related quality cases. + Drive **resolution of Material quality issues** in collaboration with Brand, Sourcing and Quality teams. **Cost Management** + Rationalize the seasonal negotiation overall target and determining individual supplier targets for in person negotiation mills. + Establish annual material **cost savings** targets, review and alignment of Cost guidance and final cost with leadership **Material Development and GTM Calendar Operation** + Act as the key liaison for **Product Development** leadership in TNF and Sourcing leadership for all material supply related topics. + Create the needed exceptional processes for Innovation projects to ensure all business expectations are met with brand material team and cross functional teams + Optimize the GTM calendar process. Drive alignment with cross function and brands to monitor the discipline and execution on Material related milestone is on track Supplier Management + Report and monitor **supplier performance** by using SPM for active performance management. + Responsible for managing and owning **supplier relationship** and building supplier partnerships + Influence suppliers to build **innovative solutions** that improve manufacturing efficiency, agility, lead-time for the best fulfillment of business needs Compliance and Sustainability + Drive suppliers to comply with **Compliance and Sustainability initiatives** to ensure VF standards and requirements are met within the group’s material supply. + Actively support and execute **sustainable material** roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives Communication & Stakeholder Management: + Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Suppliers. + Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams. Drive and influence the collaboration and create synergy to ensure the right support and create success to the business. Team Leadership + Develop a high performing team - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material managers and sourcing specialists. + Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture. **Minimum Relevant Experience:** + 10 years of experience with 3 years of managerial experience. + Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations + Minimum Supervisory Experience: - Proven record of leading teams R-20241216-0001 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, 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.