Material Connexion , a Material Bank company, is the go-to material resource for the world's most well-known brands. We're known for our innovative problem-solving and thought leadership; we're recognized by the most influential brands across every industry. Our Material Insights help clients find and implement the materials that will support their next-generation product and meet their aggressive sustainability goals. We find the raw materials our clients need, and connect them with the suppliers who will help them achieve their vision so they may meet the demands of a 21st century consumer.
We are looking for a Senior Materials Sourcing Specialist to join our Materials Research Team. In this role, you will find and source material samples for our global clients. In this remarkably dynamic role, you will work closely with our client's and research team members to understand the material challenges our client's face and perform research to find solutions which will solve their material/sustainability challenges. At the conclusion of your research, you will present your recommendations to the client.
A working knowledge of raw materials, their applications, the material development process and product development are required. Successful candidates are typically "left and right brain thinkers" who are capable of stepping into the creative world of product design and support those creative teams in making their products a functional reality.
This role is a great fit for someone with a remarkable attention to detail and outstanding organization skills who can balance competing priorities and timelines with ease and a commitment to patience and diligence.
What you'll do:
- Research and present material innovations for internal and external project work
- Prepare and deliver in-depth materials research to Clients
- Act in both lead Researcher and supporting Researcher roles based on the department's need and workload
- Own the material research process end-to-end, including the preparation of presentations, scheduling client deliveries/meetings, and working closely with Sales partners to ensure client satisfaction and identify new opportunities between the Client and MCX
- Identify 10 new material technologies for potential inclusion into the library per month
- Expertly manage your work, balancing many projects and deadlines at once with polish and professionalism
- Contribute to Material Insights, our proprietary content platform which may include, but is not limited to, on-camera and/or written content contributed on a monthly basis
What you'll bring:
- Masters of Material Science degree or equivalent (will consider Environmental Science, Textile engineering, Sustainable Design, and Industrial Design degrees if sufficient materials knowledge can be demonstrated)
- 2-3+ years of client-facing experience in the consumer products industry
- A willingness to own and manage all aspects of the client's Advisory Delivery experience as an individual contributor
- Excellent research abilities and analytical skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written an oral; must be comfortable presenting findings to diverse group of stakeholders who possess a wide range of material knowledge (from laymen to expert)
- Exceptional organization skills
- A "can-do" attitude and drive to do whatever it takes to complete the work, and to the client's satisfaction
- A Customer Service mindset
What you'll get from us:
- Great Company Culture : Don't take our word for it check them out here
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- Adobe Experience Maker "The Disruptor" Award (2022)
- ASID National Award for Design Innovation (2020)
- Our people : If you thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and fast-paced organization, look no further! You will get to work alongside some of the brightest minds - Join a genuinely fun and supportive workplace where we keep our employees consistently engaged through internal communication and corporate events
- Relaxation and Celebrations : 2 weeks' vacation to start, Generous PTO, Sick Days, 16 paid holidays, and even more (ask us about this when we connect).
- Health Benefits : Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, strong employee assistance program. 0% contribution for single dependence and very affordable plans for spousal and family plans.
- Plan for your Retirement : 401(k) with a 100% vesting starting at 90 days with 4% match
- Giving Back : We sponsor multiple events throughout the year to help out our communities. You will receive time off to give back as well.
- Growth : We'll help you take your career to the next level. We want you to be creative and take initiative which will allow you to grow and create within the company. Most importantly, be the best at what matters!
- Flexible Work Schedules : With business units and employees across the globe, Material Technologies has embraced a hybrid working model allowing department leaders to decide on the best approach for their respective teams, whether that be remote, in person, or a little of both.
About Material Bank
Material Bank is the world's largest material marketplace for the architecture and design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to search and sample materials. Material Bank connects design professionals to hundreds of manufacturers through facilitating brand discovery, rep engagement, and material sampling.
Material Bank has transformed the way an entire industry discovers and samples materials. By removing the friction that exists in the process, we drive business between architects and designers (members) and our Brand Partners (clients).
Our powerful material database and proprietary robotic distribution facility allow members to order samples until midnight (ET) to be delivered free of charge anywhere in the US, in one box, by 10:30 AM the next morning.
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