Assistant Fabric Sourcing Manager

Powersutra; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Powersutra in Gurugram is seeking an Assistant Fabric Sourcing Manager to identify, evaluate, and procure fabrics that meet design vision, quality, and cost objectives. This on-site, full-time role partners with design, production, and merchandising teams to ensure fabrics support both comfort and professional aesthetics.

You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor lead times, and track market trends while exploring sustainable fabric options.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and procure high-quality fabrics.
• Experience in cost negotiation and contract management for materials.
• Knowledge of fabric construction, quality, and performance.
• Collaborates with design, production and merchandising to meet fit requirements.
• Familiar with inventory planning and lead time management.
• Understanding of sustainable and ethical sourcing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; works in a fast-paced brand.
• Bachelor’s degree in textiles or related field; relevant fabric sourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and procure fabrics aligning with design and cost objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with fabric suppliers and mills.
• Negotiate prices and contracts; ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with design and production to meet style and fit.
• Monitor inventory to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Track market trends and explore new fabric technologies.
• Support sustainability in sourcing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost negotiation

Textile knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory planning

Sustainable sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fabric sourcing

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in textiles or related field

Job description

Powersutra is a contemporary workwear brand focused on solving the challenges of professional clothing for women, delivering quality, fit, and individuality without compromise. Powersutra combines fashion, function, and personalization to create a more empowering work wardrobe.

Role Description:

The Assistant Fabric Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and procuring high-quality fabrics that align with Powersutra’s design vision, quality standards, and cost objectives. This full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram involves building and maintaining relationships with fabric suppliers and mills, negotiating prices and contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The role includes assessing fabric performance, coordinating with design and production teams to meet style and fit requirements, and monitoring inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock. The Fabric Sourcing Manager will also track market trends, explore new fabric technologies and sustainable options, and support continuous improvement in the sourcing process. Day-to-day work requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure fabrics support both comfort and professional aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Strong fabric sourcing and vendor management skills, including supplier identification, evaluation, and relationship building.
• Experience in cost negotiation, contract management, and budgeting for materials in the apparel or textiles industry.
• Knowledge of textiles, fabric construction, quality standards, and performance characteristics relevant to professional workwear.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design, production, and merchandising teams to align fabric choices with design and fit requirements.
• Familiarity with inventory planning, lead time management, and supply chain coordination.
• Understanding of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices and willingness to explore eco-friendly fabric options.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, growing brand environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in textiles, fashion design, apparel production, supply chain, or a related field; relevant work experience in fabric sourcing is highly preferred.