Head Fabric Sourcing

Daks India Industries; Surajpur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Daks India Industries is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing of knitted fabrics in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets. The role focuses on building reliable supplier networks and overseeing development, sampling, and approvals.

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Production, Quality and Stores to meet fabric requirements, monitor supplier performance, negotiate terms, and maintain accurate sourcing records.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procurement of knitted fabrics meeting quality, cost, quantity and delivery targets.
• Identify and develop reliable fabric suppliers and knitting mills.
• Coordinate fabric development, sampling, lab dips and quality approvals with suppliers.
• Negotiate fabric prices, payment terms, lead times and commercial conditions.
• Follow up fabric orders, production status, delivery schedules and dispatches.
• Ensure fabrics meet approved GSM, composition, construction, color, finish and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Production, Quality and Stores to meet fabric needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions for quality issues, delays or discrepancies.
• Maintain records of supplier details, fabric prices, orders, developments and sourcing activities.
• Continuously explore new suppliers and sourcing opportunities to improve cost, quality and availability of fabrics.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and procurement of knitted fabrics as per quality, cost, quantity, and delivery requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable fabric suppliers and knitting mills.
• Coordinate with suppliers for fabric development, sampling, lab dips, and quality approvals.
• Negotiate fabric prices, payment terms, lead time, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Follow up on fabric orders, production status, delivery schedules, and timely dispatches.
• Ensure fabrics are sourced as per approved GSM, composition, construction, color, finish, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Production, Quality, and Stores teams to meet fabric requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions for quality issues, delays, and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier details, fabric prices, orders, developments, and sourcing activities.
• Continuously explore new suppliers and sourcing opportunities to achieve cost optimization, quality improvement, and timely availability of fabrics.

Preferred candidate profile