Senior Manager, Materials Development

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Materials Development

About Bombas:

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. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. 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.

Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive

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.

About the Job:

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 10+ 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. 

What you’ll be responsible for:


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.


What we’ll love about you:


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
Strong cost negotiation skills
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 never give up
Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused


What you’ll love about us:


We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.
We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes over 20 paid company holidays and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
We understand the importance of communication and offer a monthly phone stipend for all full-time employees.
We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement to all full-time employees.


What you’ll bring:


10+ years of raw materials and textiles sourcing and development experience with 3+ years of management experience
Extensive knowledge of raw materials, yarn, fabric, trims, packaging development, construction, product cost, quality and production 
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Textiles, Materials Manufacturing, Design or related field; preferred
Proficiency in PLM, Google applications and/or MS Office; preferred 
Ability to travel domestically and globally, up to 10% of the year


Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to  manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $106,000 and $120,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

The Bombas total rewards package offered for this position may also include other elements, such as annual bonus and equity target award opportunities as well as medical, financial, and well-being benefits. Additional details of these benefits will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the position is “at-will” and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to our Manager, Talent Acquisition at torrey.salter@bombas.com. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.