Peak Performance - Material Manager - Stockholm

Established in 1986 in the Swedish mountains, our love for skiing in untouched terrain and embarking on adventures in the wild run deep. Our purpose is simple: to bring this freeride spirit to the world. With our products, we aim to make adventures possible 365 days a year.

We are driven by passion, togetherhood, responsibility and winning spirit. We know that an inspiring spread of unique abilities and personalities contribute to our dynamic culture and our success. Now, we are looking for a new talent to join our team.

As our new Material Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Peak Performance products. You lead the strategic and operational execution of our seasonal material development, ensuring that every material we choose meets the highest standards in performance, quality, sustainability and compliance.

This role is based at our HQ in Stockholm, where you will be part of our Product & R&D organization. You will report directly to the Head of R&D and Material, working closely with cross‑functional teams to drive our material strategy forward.

You act as the central link between Product, Design, Development, Sustainability and our suppliers — driving clarity, alignment and momentum throughout the product creation process, and ensuring that our materials strategy is executed with precision and impact.

This is a role for someone who wants to combine deep technical expertise with strategic ownership, and who thrives in an environment where decisions matter and the opportunity to influence is significant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive seasonal material development execution in alignment with the Material Strategy, sustainability targets and material compliance requirements

• Own prioritization, planning, and flow of material development activities

• Act as the primary materials interface towards Product, Design, and Development teams during the NPD process

• Ensure materials meet requirements for performance, quality, cost, timing, and risk and applicable chemical and regulatory standards

• Identify and manage material‑related compliance risks, including chemical content and regulatory constraints, in close collaboration with Sustainability, Quality and Certification functions

• Coordinate material developers and platform owners to secure clear ownership and efficient decision‑making

• Proactively identify risks, trade‑offs, and opportunities, and escalate when needed

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, ways of working, and governance

Who we think you are:

You thrive in complexity and enjoy turning ambiguity into clarity. You are comfortable making decisions, balancing trade‑offs, and helping teams move forward fast‑paced environment.

You are likely someone who:

• Is strong in prioritization and decision‑making

• Communicates clearly and directly

• Enjoys working cross‑functionally

• Is pragmatic, structured, and solution‑oriented

• Is confident enough to challenge — and humble enough to listen

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Product Development, or equivalent

• 5–7+ years experience within material development, R&D, sourcing, or product development in the outdoor/alpine apparel/textile industry

• Experience working cross‑functionally in a product development environment

• Solid understanding of materials, development timelines, and supplier collaboration

• Proficient in PLM systems, preferably Centric, CLO and 3D material scanning

• Material chemical knowledge, in the regulatory environment, PFAS in particular

• Relevant experience working with material‑related certifications and standards (e.g. bluesign®, OEKO‑TEX®, GRS, RWS), ensuring compliance throughout material development.

• Fluent in English, spoken and written

What we offer:

We offer you an inspiring work environment where our values of Passion, Togetherhood, Responsibility and Winning Spirit are at the core of everything we do, promoting creativity, teamwork, accountability, and progress. You get the opportunity to work with a great team that shares your passion for sports and outdoor life. We are on a growth journey, finding our line and building our future success. That provides interesting challenges and possibilities in all roles for the person who is curious and likes to get things done. We’re small enough for you to play a key role regardless of your position, but big enough to have a global presence. At Peak Performance, you get the best of both worlds.

To live our brand, we also offer

• Workout classes and yoga classes in our Training Box at HQ

• Sports Hour – 1 hour training on Fridays (activity of your own choice)

• Mountain house & Apartment in Åre. Available for rent and team activities.

• Health care allowance – 3000 SEK per year

• Pension advisory via Linder & Partners

• Skandia Health Insurance

If our values inspire you and you share our passion for outdoor sports and products that combines style and performance, we want you to join our winning team. Apply now and unlock your freeride spirit!