Fabric Sourcing Manager

TRP Recruitment ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer, specializing in knitted and woven products, seeks a Fabric Sourcing Manager in London. This role aims to source and develop innovative fabrics, ensuring collaboration among Designers, Product Developers, and fabric mills while focusing on quality and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabric sourcing and development.
• Strong expertise in fabric qualities, lead times, and pricing.
• A well-established network of fabric mills and agents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all fabric mills, agents, and designers.
• Source quality fabrics while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate fabric prices and oversee the critical path.

Skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Positive attitude

Self-starter

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We are exclusively recruiting for a leading manufacturer that supplies some of the world's most prestigious fashion brands. Specialising in knitted and woven products, they are seeking a Fabric Sourcing Manager to source and develop innovative fabrics that meet the latest trends and customer demands.

In this role, you will act as the key liaison between Designers, Product Developers, and fabric mills, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality fabric development.

Based in London, this role offers hybrid working.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all fabric mills, agents, and designers.
• Collaborate closely with Designers to fully understand their briefs, capabilities, and limitations.
• Source quality fabrics while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ensuring they align with the desired aesthetic.
• Negotiate fabric prices and work closely with the Merchandising team to secure the best deals, exploring cross-sourcing options when necessary.
• Oversee the critical path, maintaining close communication with agents and mills to ensure timely submissions and sampling.
• Assess sample quality, working in partnership with Fabric & Garment Technologists.
• Approve and manage bulk fabric orders.
• Develop and maintain a centralised fabric database of all ongoing and newly developed qualities.
• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with fabric agents and mills.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in fabric sourcing and development.
• Strong expertise in fabric qualities, lead times, and pricing.
• A well-established network of fabric mills and agents.
• Excellent organisational and negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude and approach.
• A self-starter who can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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