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 them 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.

Applications for this role will be accepted through July 31, 2024

Key Responsibilities

Feedstock Procurement Strategy and Implementation:

• Lead on logistics and warehousing related to the feedstock procurement
• Support in the development of the sourcing strategy for textile waste.
• Experienced in the sorting, segregation and bailing of textile waste.
• Establish and lead the on-the-ground sourcing operations to manage the scale-up and handling of contracted volumes over time
• Develop a deep understanding of the logistic and regulatory environment within the sourcing regions

Relationship Building and Partnership Development:

• Build and maintain existing and new relationships with targeted feedstock providers and related ecosystem partners and stakeholders
• Develop and execute agreements with key partners across the feedstock sourcing value chain
• Identify and build the necessary capabilities and infrastructure to be a valuable partner to Circ’s supply partners

Proactive Portfolio Management and Team Player:

• Develop strong tracking and measurement tools for feedstock procurement and communicate progress effectively with senior leadership
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Circ team to build new partnerships, execute contracts and develop the overall feedstock strategy
• Handle uncertainties and devise smart solutions in an ambiguous environment
• Effectively communicate and proactively solve key issues

Qualifications and Role Requirements

Candidate to be based in or willing to be based in Southeast Asia

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in the textile industry with a deep understanding and knowledge of the textile supply chain including strong relationships with key stakeholders. Experience with materials handling, logistics and warehousing is preferred.

Results-Oriented: Impact-driven with a demonstrated ability to deliver results and optimize for speed.

Contract Negotiation: Experienced in drafting and negotiating contractual agreements.

Strategic and Operational Skills: Strong combination of strategic thinking and operational capabilities.

Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unknowns and find smart solutions in an ambiguous environment.

Ambition: High ambitions with a constant drive to find innovative solutions to challenges.

Language Skills: Proficient in professional English (both oral and written) and preferably fluent in one or more languages common to Southeast Asia.

Diversity, Equity & 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!