Fabric Sourcing Manager

FASHION PERSONNEL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private label business is seeking a fabric sourcing manager to oversee the sourcing and development of fabrics across various categories. The ideal candidate should have experience with major retailers, a solid understanding of fabric manufacturing processes, and the ability to travel internationally. This role offers a fast-paced environment and a competitive benefits package, including private medical coverage.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and developing fabrics for multiple product categories.
• Strong understanding of dyeing, finishing, and testing standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with large retailers

Understanding of fabric manufacturing processes

Knowledge of woven/knit fabric structures

Sustainability awareness

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.