Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS Senior Material Strategic Sourcing Manager (m/f/d) HUGO BOSS AG | Metzingen near Stuttgart | Germany | Full-time To strengthen our Sourcing & Production division, we are looking for a Senior Material Strategic Sourcing Manager (m/f/d). What you can expect: You conduct strategic sourcing and portfolio management by implementing the Tier 2 sourcing strategy in collaboration with business owners, business leads, and Technical R&D. You optimize the supplier base and focus on high-performing, strategic partners to enhance collaboration with the Creative R&D teams. You develop and manage a comprehensive supplier evaluation system that integrates data from the quality, procurement, TPD, and sustainability teams. You implement an evaluation and volume matrix to prioritize key suppliers and optimize sourcing decisions. You collaborate with sustainability teams to integrate sustainability criteria into the evaluation system and support corporate goals. You lead the onboarding process for Tier 2 suppliers, including system validation, contract, and document commitments. You are responsible for leading and implementing strategies to improve the visibility and performance of Tier 2 suppliers, focusing on availability, cost, quality, and sustainability. You establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvements. You conduct seasonal strategy meetings with key Tier 2 suppliers to review evaluations, performance data, and areas for improvement. You share detailed performance reports with strategic suppliers, set clear improvement goals, and align future objectives. Your profile: You have successfully completed a degree in Business Administration, Textile/Apparel Management, or a comparable qualification. You have at least 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in the textile/apparel sector. You work in a structured and independent manner and possess analytical and conceptual thinking skills. You have a high level of communication and negotiation skills. You are reliable and assertive. You work in a team- and results-oriented manner. You have very good English skills, both spoken and written. You have solid knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel), and SAP knowledge is an advantage. Your benefits: We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program. Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually. High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year. Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums. Does innovation drive you? Same for us This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools. Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle. We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times. We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.