Director of Feedstock Sourcing (Textile)

Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.   

We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.   

Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.

Overview 

Circ is seeking a Director of Feedstock Sourcing to join our team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. This pivotal role will lead the sourcing strategy and execution for post-consumer textile feedstock supporting Circ’s textile-to-textile recycling platform. The role requires a highly organized, hands-on operator who is comfortable owning both strategic and tactical work in complex, global environments.  

• Location: Europe-based, remote 
• Director-level individual contributor (no people management; no admin or intern support) 
• Extensive global travel required (particularly APAC sourcing regions) 
• Works independently: owns travel planning, scheduling, coordination, and documentation 

Responsibilities 

Feedstock Sourcing Strategy & Scale-Up

• Develop and execute Circ’s global feedstock sourcing strategy for post-consumer textiles 
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard feedstock suppliers by region 
• Lead contracting, pricing negotiations, and long-term supplier agreements 
• Own scale-up readiness and execution as sourcing volumes grow 
• Develop deep understanding of logistics, regulatory, and regional constraints 

Supplier & Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ecosystem partners 
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships across geographies 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Legal, Finance, and Product teams 

Execution, Tracking & Communication 

• Develop tracking, measurement, and reporting tools for sourcing performance 
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities clearly to senior leadership 
• Operate effectively in ambiguity and proactively solve problems 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field 
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement roles 
• Background in raw materials, manufacturing, or complex global supply chains preferred 
• Demonstrated career progression and increasing scope of responsibility 
• Demonstrated adaptability across varied environments, including developing regions 
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
• Extremely organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with clear execution examples 
• Ability to perform both basic executional tasks and strategic work independently 
• Clear understanding of what independent work means (no admin or support resources) 
• Strong contract negotiation and sourcing experience (pricing, terms, portfolio diversification) 
• Excellent, clear, and structured communication in fluent English 

Nice-to-Have’s 

• Scale-up experience in sourcing, procurement, or operations 
• Experience with post-consumer waste or feedstock sourcing 
• Familiarity with APAC supply chains (e.g., Bangladesh, Pakistan) 
• Experience in raw materials procurement 
• French language proficiency or additional languages 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Circ 

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.  

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!