Leather Raw Materials Developer

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Burberry Full time

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Be a vital part of our team as Leather Raw Material Developer. Work in partnership with Design and Sourcing to manage raw material development and supply within design briefs and budget guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as technical partner, attending raw material meetings, providing feedback, and brainstorming solutions to ensure design vision is realised.
  • Cultivate vendor relationships: Develop strong understanding of vendor capabilities and availability to meet demands effectively.
  • Research and develop new raw material concepts and technologies according to brief.
  • Oversee samples and colourways, collaborating with mills to ensure correct execution of designs/materials.
  • Establish and implement raw material development critical path in coordination with Product Development and Design teams, adhering to deadlines and addressing development issues promptly.
  • Manage raw material orders: Ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency to achieve target margins.
  • Ensure product functionality and suitability: Conduct ongoing risk assessments during development process and proactively address any issues.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain teams for product testing and standards compliance.

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Expertise in leather goods construction, materials knowledge, and tanning processes, including understanding of testing parameters and quality requirements.
  • Extensive experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, and ensuring timely delivery of collections.
  • Budget management skills with commercial awareness, balancing creativity and commercial implications.
  • Strong communication skills, with negotiation abilities and proficiency in PLM, Excel, and InDesign.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT || NO DEPARTMENT - FPT9049 || n/a ||

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