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Specialist - Fabric Sourcing

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ABOUT सादा / SAADAA We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. #RAHOSAADAA #PEHNOSAADAA Ranked among the top 1% of Shopify stores in India, we’ve grown from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ people team in just 4 years — all while staying bootstrapped, profitable, and purpose-driven. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We’re on the lookout for a Specialist - Fabric Sourcing — someone who is technically sound, deeply passionate about textiles, and understands the nuances of fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing. This role is central to ensuring that every product we create begins with the right fabric — sustainable, functional, and beautiful. If you're someone who thrives on turning raw materials into thoughtful, everyday essentials and has an eye for innovation in fabric technology, you’ll feel at home here. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Identifying and sourcing the right fabrics based on design, functionality, and brand standards. Working closely with mills and vendors to ensure timely development, testing, and approval of fabrics. Conducting lab tests to evaluate shrinkage, GSM, color fastness, dyeing consistency, and other key performance parameters. Ensuring fabric meets specifications for quality, sustainability, and aesthetics. Collaborating with internal teams (Design, Merchandising, Production) to align on fabric choices. Managing the sampling and bulk approval processes. Keeping up to date with innovations in recycled fabrics, natural dye processes, and sustainable finishing techniques. Visiting mills, trade fairs, and exhibitions to build a strong vendor network and stay updated with textile innovations. Tracking and documenting all fabric data and testing results. WHO ARE YOU? A Textile Engineer with 3–6 years of experience in fabric sourcing, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands. Technically sound in fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing processes. Strong understanding of weaving techniques , fabric structures , and different types of fabrics — both natural and synthetic. Knowledge of recycling and sustainable textile practices. Bonus: Familiarity with chemical processing and innovative material R&D. Detail-oriented and quality-focused — nothing escapes your eye. Excellent communication and vendor management skills. WHY BE A PART OF सादा / SAADAA? Do you believe life is simple and people overcomplicate things? Do you take pride in sourcing better, smarter, and more sustainable materials? Do you enjoy building things from scratch and seeing them come to life on real people? Do you love solving complex problems with simple, effective solutions? WHAT WE OFFER A team of empathetic problem solvers The right compensation Clear growth path within the Product & Sourcing team A culture of simplicity, ownership, and continuous learning Freedom to explore, experiment, and grow Show more Show less

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