Fabric Development Manager

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 to oversee the sourcing and development of fabrics across multiple categories. The ideal candidate will have experience with large retailers, extensive knowledge of fabric manufacturing processes, and a strong understanding of sustainability standards. The role offers an exciting opportunity within a fast-paced environment and includes a competitive benefits package such as private medical care.

Benefits

Private medical care

Qualifications

• Experience working with large retailers.
• Established global mill network.
• Strong knowledge of yarns, dyeing, finishing, and testing standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fabric manufacturing processes

Knowledge of woven/knit fabric structures

Understanding of sustainability standards

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to travel internationally

Job description

This is an opportunity for a fabric sourcing manager 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.