Manager Raw Materials, Shoes (Florence, , IT)

Partner with Design and Sourcing to manage raw materials development and procurement for shoes, aligning with design aesthetics guidelines and budget targets. Act as a technical specialist and ambassador across internal teams and vendors—researching new materials, developing concepts, and managing the raw material critical path to ensure on-time, on-quality delivery. Own vendor relationships, risk mitigation, and PLM accuracy while collaborating with Operations for product testing.