**ABOUT VF** VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, and more. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations across geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. Learn more at www.vfc.com. **ABOUT YOUR ROLE** We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Material Sourcing Developer to lead the development of innovative, high-performance materials that align with brand aesthetics, sustainability goals, and product creation timelines. This role serves as a key liaison between brand material development teams, product creation, and sourcing, ensuring materials meet design intent, performance standards, and commercial viability. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + **Material Development & Commercialization:** Lead end-to-end textile development from concept to commercialization across multiple equipment and accessories categories + **Material Testing & Validation:** Oversee testing protocols to ensure materials meet quality, durability, and compliance standards + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Act as the primary interface between brand material teams, product creation, and sourcing to align on strategy, timelines, and deliverables + **Supplier Engagement & Management:** Partner with global mills and suppliers to develop innovative materials that meet brand and performance requirements, while ensuring cost and lead-time targets + **Trend & Innovation Scouting:** Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies to bring forward-thinking material solutions to the brand + **Documentation & Reporting:** Maintain accurate records of material specifications, development status, and testing results; support reporting for seasonal reviews and sourcing decisions + **Sustainability Integration:** Champion the integration of sustainable materials and processes into the development pipeline in alignment with corporate sustainability goals **WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU** + **Technical Expertise in Textiles:** Deep understanding of textile construction, finishing, dyeing, and performance characteristics + **Project Management:** Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple development timelines and seasonal calendars + **Communication & Influence:** Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across functions and influence decision-making + **Problem Solving:** Ability to troubleshoot material issues and propose creative, commercially viable solutions + **Sustainability Knowledge:** Familiarity with sustainable fibers, certifications (e.g., GRS, Oeko-Tex), and circular design principles + **Digital Tools Proficiency:** Experience with PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital material libraries is a plus + **Global Supplier Management:** Experience working with mills and vendors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas **WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US** + A purpose-led organization that enables you to create value for the business while having a positive impact on communities around the world + A diverse team that works with an inclusive and global mindset + A best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that supports your whole self—emotionally, physically, and socially **DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT** At VF, we foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences of our associates, customers, suppliers, and communities. VF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating all applicants without discrimination on any legally protected basis. R-20250717-0160 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.