Supplier Development Lead

**Location**:Vietnam

**State/Province/City**:Ho Chi Minh

**City**:Ho Chi Minh

**Business Unit**:Store Support Centre (SSC)

**Time Type**:Full-time

Description & Requirements

**Who we are**

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

**About this team**

Quality is at the heart of who we are. The Supplier Development team's key objective is to ensure the highest quality in raw materials and garment manufacturing and production. This team leads, manages and proactively works with our global vendor base to ensure Lululemon quality standards are met. This team will implement, automate, streamline and enroll all staff members in a comprehensive quality control and process excellence initiative without compromising Lululemon's design flare and time to market.

The Supplier Development team works closely with business functions across the Global Product Integrity departments as well as the greater supply chain organizations and LLO's.

**A day in the life**:

- Report and support to the Manager, Supplier Development FG
- Trigger Facility Audit assessment, work closely with 3rd Party and vendors to support and ensure assessment Is scheduled, and vendors fully comply with all standards.
- Identify and manage manufacturing process quality risk through assessing a supplier's ability to meet our expectations and close identified gaps
- Review Facility Audits results and CAPA management follow-up to ensure Issues are resolved and ensure Facility Audit database Is up-to-date and accurate
- Conduct manufacturing readiness technical evaluation,
- Onboard and develop new suppliers through hyper care process, identify capability gaps and opportunities, and work with vendors to develop/mature production quality capabilities
- Input vendor capability information to Sourcing to support strategic product placement
- Take lead In coordinating and managing various Supplier Development projects & Initiatives

**Qualifications**:

- 8+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing or têxtile or any related field
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Textile Science or Chemical Engineering or any related field
- Strong knowledge of apparel testing or raw material testing Is a must;
- Strong knowledge In Apparel and Softline Products Workmanship
- Self-motivated, passionate, empathetic, approachable
- Excel in communication, project management, and analysis with a love and passion for quality
- Cross-functional partner with problem solving abilities
- High attention to detail; proactive
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluency in English
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet-research / reporting / analysis tools
- Ability to travel (10-20%)

**Must haves**:

- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.

**Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)**
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

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