Fabric Head

As the Fabric Head, you will be responsible for the end-to-end fabric procurement process, managing fabric inventory, developing vendor strategies, creating vendor scorecards, and overseeing the new product development process. Your key result areas will include: - Strategically managing and planning vendors across different seasons - Sourcing new fabrics and introducing them to the design team - Evaluating department systems for consistency and efficiency, and providing timely solutions - Conducting initial price negotiations and reviewing them with management for final approval - Managing grey fabric purchases - Introducing and converting new vendors when necessary In terms of people management responsibilities, you will be expected to track and monitor allocation, review fabric purchase orders, resolve fabric and Material Receipt Note issues, and manage all aspects related to your subordinates such as leave approvals and appraisals. You will also be responsible for hands-on management of vendor relationships. Key behavioral competencies required for this role include attention to detail, negotiation skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, qualifications in Textile management or chemistry, knowledge of knits and woven fabrics, understanding of fabric testing processes and fabric processing, as well as inventory management skills. Additionally, you will need to interact and manage stakeholders such as vendor relationship management and cross-functional team interaction. To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate should have a B.Tech degree and a preference for the Textile domain, along with extensive experience in Export, Retail houses, or reputed mills.,