Fabric Buyer

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private label business in the UK is seeking a Fabric Sourcing Manager/Buyer to lead the sourcing and development of fabrics across various product categories. The ideal candidate will have experience with large retailers and a deep understanding of fabric manufacturing processes, including sustainable practices. This role also requires the ability to manage the commercial aspects of sourcing while ensuring quality and timeliness. A competitive benefits package is included, such as private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced working with large retailers.
• Established global mill network.
• Deep understanding of fabric manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with large retailers

Understanding of fabric manufacturing processes

Knowledge of woven/knit fabric structures

Knowledge of yarns, dyeing, finishing

Strong knowledge of sustainability and testing standards

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.

Working closely with the senior team, 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.

The role will be suitable for candidates experienced working with large retailers; an 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; and the 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.