To develop and drive Raw Materials Engineering as an area of excellence within the upstream Technical Development phase for Burberry.

• Ensure all engineering activities are effectively executed, including but not limited to: development, development testing, root cause analysis testing & response; article cost, risk assessment; compatibility (including colour & grading)
• Ensure high-levels of engineering standards are achieved across all article categories
• Ensure achievement of regulatory compliance is considered at all stages of development and achieved on the final article manufactured
• Execute technical approval process, including validation of material Specification and development testing results
• Timely, robust, customer focused decision making
• Propose Innovation in the technical development of textile materials
• Ensure the effective documentation and capture of product technical information
• Mitigate risk by assessing compatibility within Bill of Materials
• Contribute to the development and evolution of technical and safety standards
• Hold Business Partners accountable to Raw Materials performance standards, processes and production methodology
• Ensure capabilities and capacities, of Raw Material Suppliers are accurately reflected in the supplier matrix
• Continue to build collaborative partnerships with suppliers, ensuring timely 2-way communication to accomplish material development tasks
• Support the apparel teams to monitor supplier performance, develop and improve supplier relationships
  Establish strong working relationship and collaboration with interfacing internal teams and with suppliers
• Identify opportunities for training and elevation of Suppliers

• Degree in Materials Technology /Engineering or equivalent
• Fluency in Italian is an asset
• Significant experience in Materials development or manufacturing.