1. Fabric Sourcing * Source fabrics based on buyer requirements, garment specifications and seasonal trends. * Identify suitable fabric mills, manufacturers, traders and processors. * Develop new fabric suppliers across India and overseas where required. * Maintain an updated database of fabric suppliers and their capabilities. * Source fabrics for: * Men’s shirts * Women’s shirts and tops * Dresses * Trousers and bottoms * Jackets / shackets * Technical garments * Sportswear * Speciality and fashion fabrics * Source both stock-supported fabrics and made-to-order developments. 2. Fabric Development Work closely with the merchandising and design teams to develop fabrics according to buyer specifications, including: * Fibre composition * Yarn count * Fabric construction * GSM * Width * Weave / structure * Dyeing * Printing * Yarn-dyed fabrics * Finishing * Stretch / mechanical stretch * Hand feel * Shrinkage * Colour fastness * Special finishes Coordinate with mills to develop lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, swatches and sample yardage. 3. Costing & Negotiation * Obtain competitive fabric quotations from multiple suppliers. * Negotiate fabric prices, MOQ, payment terms, development charges and delivery schedules. * Compare supplier quotations and identify the most commercially viable option. * Support the merchandising team with accurate fabric costing. * Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. * Maintain historical fabric prices for future negotiations. 4. Supplier Management * Identify and evaluate new fabric suppliers.



* Maintain strong relationships with existing mills. * Regularly evaluate suppliers on: * Price * Quality * Development capability * MOQ * Lead time * Delivery performance * Service * Payment terms * Maintain an approved supplier list. * Escalate recurring supplier issues to management. 5. Sampling & Development Follow-up Ensure timely submission and approval of: * Fabric swatches * Handlooms * Lab dips * Strike-offs * Print developments * Yarn-dyed developments * Sample yardage * Bulk fabric Follow up continuously with mills until approval is received. 6. Bulk Fabric Procurement Once the fabric is approved: * Place purchase orders with suppliers. * Confirm production timelines. * Follow up on greige fabric, dyeing, printing and finishing. * Monitor production status. * Ensure bulk fabric matches the approved standard. * Coordinate fabric inspection before dispatch where required. * Ensure fabric reaches the garment factory within the required production timeline. 7. Fabric Quality Control Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure fabric meets approved standards. Monitor:



* GSM * Width * Shade * Shrinkage * Colour fastness * Bowing / skewing * Spirality * Slubs and weaving defects * Printing defects * Stains * Holes * Shade variation * Hand feel * Stretch / recovery * Finishing consistency Ensure bulk fabric is checked against the approved sample before cutting. 8. Production & Delivery Coordination * Prepare fabric requirement and delivery schedules based on garment production plans. * Track every fabric order from PO placement to factory receipt. * Identify potential delays before they affect garment production. * Coordinate with production, merchandising, warehouse and quality teams. * Maintain a daily/weekly fabric follow-up report. 9. Fabric Library & Swatch Management Maintain an organised fabric library containing: * Supplier details * Fabric codes * Composition * Construction * GSM * Width * Price * MOQ * Lead time * Available colours * Supplier history * Approved samples Maintain physical fabric swatches and digital records for future customer presentations and developments. 10. Market & Trend Research * Keep updated on new fabrics, constructions, finishes and fibre developments. * Visit fabric markets, mills and textile exhibitions. * Identify commercially viable current fabrics for upcoming seasons. * Develop fabrics suitable for AW / SS collections. * Research sustainable and speciality fabrics such as: * Organic cotton * Recycled polyester * Tencel / Lyocell * Modal * Linen blends * Cotton-linen blends * Viscose * Ecovero * Recycled fibres * Performance fabrics

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Sourcing Manager ( Fabrics ) (India)
🏢 Approach
📍 India