Fabric Buyer

FASHION PERSONNEL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private label business in Manchester is seeking a Fabric Sourcing Manager/Buyer to lead sourcing and development of fabrics. This role requires strong expertise in woven and knit structures, sustainability, and an established global mill network. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and speed-to-market in fabric sourcing. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally and have a competitive benefits package, including private medical.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in fabric sourcing and development across product categories.
• Established global mill network and understanding of fabric manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of dyeing, finishing, and sustainability testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and development of fabrics.
• Ensure commerciality, quality, and sustainability in sourcing.

Skills

Experience working with large retailers

Strong knowledge of woven/knit fabric structures

Ability to travel internationally

Job description

This is an opportunity for a fabric sourcing manager/buyer to join a leading private label business, operating globally.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading the end‑to‑end sourcing and development of fabrics across multiple product categories, ensuring commerciality, quality, sustainability, and speed‑to‑market.

Qualifications

• Experience working with large retailers.
• Established global mill network and deep understanding of fabric manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of woven/knit fabric structures, yarns, dyeing, finishing, sustainability and testing standards.
• Ability to travel internationally.

I look forward to receiving your CV if you are seeking an exciting and fast paced role with a very competitive benefits package including private medical.