Head of Raw Materials Sourcing Strategist

2 weeks ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time
Job DescriptionHead of Raw Materials

Country Road Group (CRG) is undergoing a transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging its scale, capabilities, and culture as a House of Brands.

This newly created role will develop and implement the mill network strategy in collaboration with the General Manager Strategic Sourcing and Production. The Head of Raw Materials will be accountable for identifying and owning relationships with mill partners that meet the needs of brands, bring innovation, deliver products at the best cost, and meet CRG's quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.

The successful candidate will manage mill performance, advise design teams, and optimize costs during the season. This role will enhance CRG capabilities, implement best practices in cut and sew, fully fashioned knit, and woven categories, and establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on innovation, brand awareness, and strategic partnerships with key mills.

This role is also responsible for leading, inspiring, and cultivating a high-performing team that attracts and retains top talent.

Key ResponsibilitiesMill Network Strategy
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing to identify opportunities to strengthen CRG fabric capabilities, playing a key role in geographic rebalancing and rationalization.
  • Nominate suppliers and lead mill relationships and drive cost negotiations.
Fabric Expertise
  • Support and advise design teams with innovation and technical knowledge to bring the best design to market.
Cost Optimisation
  • Play a key role in strategic cost events through fabric rationalization and/or engineering-based costing.
Performance Management
  • Oversee and be accountable for all aspects of mill performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost management.
People & Leadership
  • Embrace uncertainty and change while facilitating and enabling strategic change with clarity, empathy, and optimism.
  • Create and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and feel included, respected, and safe. Set clear expectations of behavior and hold self and others accountable.
Key Capabilities
  • Extensive experience in raw materials sourcing and management within the fashion, apparel, or homewares industry.
  • Proven experience in managing supplier relationships with fabric mills, including strategic sourcing, cost negotiations, and performance management across multiple brands to achieve cost efficiencies.
  • Experience in creating and managing a fabric library that serves multiple brands or banners, ensuring consistency, innovation, and differentiation.
  • Technical expertise in fabric construction, weaving, knitting, and dyeing processes and deep knowledge of fabric trends and emerging technologies, with the ability to translate trends into business opportunities.
  • Deep understanding of fabrics and the production value chain, including fabric types, properties, and technical requirements, with a strong grasp of manufacturing processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of sustainability and ethical compliance practices in the textile industry, with a demonstrated commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with design, production, and supply chain departments.
Why Work for CRG?
  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands.
  • Seasonal clothing allowance.
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday.
  • An Industry-leading Parental Leave Program.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team.
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
  • We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

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