Assistant Manager Materials Engineering Innovation Footwear

PUMA

Full-time Operations Specialties Managers
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Location
Xiamen, Fujian, China
Posted
July 04, 2026

Job Description

YOUR MISSION

Develop FTW upper materials to meet the basic requirements for Innovation projects, but also research & drive cutting edge material projects, always in close cooperation with internal and external partners.

Task 1 (50%):

  • Deliver relevant materials (textiles, fibres, leather, coatings, etc) for ongoing Innovation projects from a technology and project management perspective
  • Support the Research and development efforts for innovative performance and sustainable technologies in close collaboration with Innovation, Sourcing and key suppliers
  • Identify key suppliers and build up an effective network in cooperation with the overall Sourcing strategy
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal & external partners to ensure processes meet innovation objectives
  • Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods and industry trends.

    • Task 2 (20%):

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    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Operations Specialties Managers
    • Date Posted
      July 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 13, 2026