We are hiring!
Position: Fabric & Trim Sourcing & Development Manager
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Industry: High Fashion / Premium Apparel Manufacturing & Export
We are looking for an experienced and highly resourceful Fabric & Trim Sourcing & Development Manager to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in high-fashion garment manufacturing, material development, vendor management, and sourcing of both domestic and imported fabrics/trims. This role requires a sharp eye for fashion materials, solid market relationships, negotiation skills, and the ability to execute developments under tight timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and develop fabrics, trims, embellishments, washes, dyeing techniques, embroideries, and specialty materials aligned with buyer/design requirements
- Develop and maintain a strong vendor network across fabrics, trims, dyeing, printing, embroidery, wash, and surface development units
- Handle sourcing of imported materials and coordinate with overseas suppliers for developments and bulk production
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers
- Work closely with merchandising, design, sampling, production, planning, and quality teams to ensure timely material availability
- Manage material developments from concept to bulk execution
- Ensure quality compliance, testing requirements, and material approvals before production
- Maintain strong backup vendor strategies and continuously explore innovative materials and supplier capabilities
- Track market trends, fabric innovations, and sustainable material developments
- Monitor order status, deliveries, and risk factors to avoid production delays
- Maintain organized fabric and trim libraries for ongoing and future collections
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- 7–12 years of experience in fabric/trims sourcing within premium, designer, export, or high-fashion garment manufacturing
- Strong understanding of woven fabrics, embellishments, trims, garment construction, dyeing, washing, and surface techniques
- Existing vendor network within domestic and international sourcing markets preferred
- Experience handling imported trims/fabrics and understanding of landed costing, import timelines, and documentation
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development-oriented environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Excel, costing sheets, and inventory planning systems
- Knowledge of sustainable and certified materials is an added advantage
We are looking for someone who combines sourcing strength with fashion development understanding — not just purchasing execution.
Interested candidates can share their profiles at:
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📌 Fabric & Trim Sourcing Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 PREWAL
📍 Gurugram