Fabric Sourcing Manager

Role Overview: As a Fabric Sourcing Manager for the captive factory specializing in T-shirts and knitwear products, your primary responsibility will be to lead and manage fabric procurement operations. You will be in charge of identifying reliable fabric suppliers, negotiating pricing, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining quality standards while optimizing costs. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and onboard fabric suppliers for knits and T-shirts. - Develop strong relationships with mills and fabric suppliers for long-term partnerships. - Work on cost reduction strategies without compromising fabric quality. - Track and analyze fabric price trends to stay competitive in the market. - Manage supplier contracts, ensuring adherence to agreed terms and conditions. - Ensure all fabrics meet required quality standards and buyer specifications. - Work closely with the quality team to conduct fabric testing and approvals. - Address and resolve any fabric-related issues during production. - Monitor fabric stock levels to ensure optimal inventory management. - Work with production and merchandising teams to ensure just-in-time fabric delivery. - Oversee logistics and import/export documentation when required. - Identify new fabric trends, sustainable materials, and innovative suppliers. - Work with mills on fabric developments to align with fashion trends and buyer needs. - Stay updated on industry advancements in textile technology. Qualification Required: - Experience: 8-12 years in fabric sourcing, preferably in knits and T-shirts. - Industry Exposure: Strong network of fabric suppliers and mills. - Skills: - Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. - Understanding of fabric quality, GSM, shrinkage, colorfastness, and compliance requirements. - Proficiency in costing, inventory management, and logistics coordination. - Education: Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Apparel Production, or a related field. Role Overview: As a Fabric Sourcing Manager for the captive factory specializing in T-shirts and knitwear products, your primary responsibility will be to lead and manage fabric procurement operations. You will be in charge of identifying reliable fabric suppliers, negotiating pricing, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining quality standards while optimizing costs. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and onboard fabric suppliers for knits and T-shirts. - Develop strong relationships with mills and fabric suppliers for long-term partnerships. - Work on cost reduction strategies without compromising fabric quality. - Track and analyze fabric price trends to stay competitive in the market. - Manage supplier contracts, ensuring adherence to agreed terms and conditions. - Ensure all fabrics meet required quality standards and buyer specifications. - Work closely with the quality team to conduct fabric testing and approvals. - Address and resolve any fabric-related issues during production. - Monitor fabric stock levels to ensure optimal inventory management. - Work with production and merchandising teams to ensure just-in-time fabric delivery. - Oversee logistics and import/export documentation when required. - Identify new fabric trends, sustainable materials, and innovative suppliers. - Work with mills on fabric developments to align with fashion trends and buyer needs. - Stay updated on industry advancements in textile technology. Qualification Required: - Experience: 8-12 years in fabric sourcing, preferably in knits and T-shirts. - Industry Exposure: Strong network of fabric suppliers and mills. - Skills: - Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. - Understanding of fabric quality, GSM, shrinkage, colorfastness, and compliance requirements. - Proficiency in costing, inventory management, and logistics coordination. - Education: Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Apparel Production, or a related field.