Key Responsibilities

- Partner with customers, vendors, and internal teams throughout the fabric development process, from concept to bulk production.
- Manage fabric sourcing, development, approvals, testing, and quality assurance to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Provide technical expertise on woven and knitted fabrics, including weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and printing processes.
- Collaborate with fabric mills to identify innovative fabric solutions and resolve technical challenges.
- Lead fabric cost negotiations and support sourcing strategies to achieve competitive pricing.
- Monitor fabric performance, testing results, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot fabric-related issues and drive timely corrective actions.

Requirements

- Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology or a related discipline.
- 4-8 years of relevant experience in fabric sourcing, development,



or textile merchandising.
- Solid technical knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics, including dyeing, finishing, and printing processes.
- Hands-on experience in fabric development, approvals, testing, quality control, and issue resolution.
- Previous experience working in a buying office/buying house environment.
- Established network and knowledge of fabric mills across North India.
- Proven experience in fabric cost analysis and price negotiation.
- Good understanding of colour management, testing protocols, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage customers and suppliers effectively.
- Fluent in written and spoken English

📌 Fabric Technologist (Apparel) (Gurugram)
🏢 Newtimes Group of Companies
📍 Gurugram