Director, Materials Development

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks?

You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong — a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live.

We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.

We are looking for a strategic, outcomes-driven leader to join our Sourcing team as Director, Materials Development
, reporting to the Vice President, Sourcing & Product Development.

This role owns the long-term materials strategy and roadmap across all product categories, ensuring Bombas continues to deliver best-in-class comfort, quality, innovation, and margin performance as we scale. You will partner closely with Design, Production, Quality, Finance, and external suppliers to translate company strategy into material choices that support both near-term execution and long-term growth.

• Own and evolve the multi-year materials development and sourcing roadmap, aligning material strategy with Bombas’ product vision, growth plans, and financial goals.
• Set the vision and priorities for materials innovation across all product categories, balancing experimentation with scalability, quality, cost, and speed to market.
• Lead and oversee seasonal materials development across yarns, fabrics, trims, and packaging, ensuring alignment with design intent and go-to-market timelines.
• Define and own the materials risk strategy, including supplier partnerships, geographic diversification, and contingency planning to support long-term business continuity.
• Own materials-related financial performance and costing, partnering with Finance and Product Development to establish cost targets, evaluate tradeoffs, and support margin and IMU goals.
• Partner with Production on capacity planning, material staging, and lead-time strategy to support reliable and flexible delivery to market.
• Establish standards and governance for materials systems and data, ensuring PLM and related tools enable cross-functional clarity, scalability, and informed decision-making.
• Oversee material testing standards and approvals, partnering with Quality and Production to resolve material issues and ensure consistent performance at scale.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing materials organization, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and evolving team structure as the business grows.
• Serve as a materials subject-matter leader across the organization, mentoring cross-functional partners on material construction, innovation, quality, and cost implications.

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of material sourcing, development and production
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