Role & Responsibilities -
A) Mill & Supplier Management
- Communication to mills and suppliers, acting as the liaison between the company, global market mills and suppliers, and worldwide manufacturing partners
- Develop and maintain relationships with mills and suppliers to ensure successful business partnerships
- Manage and work with mills from China/South Asia
- Communicate with mills and related fields to have them service the organisation in the best possible way
- Advise the organisation on sourcing constraints and technical parameters
- Manage material supplier relationships, including maintaining the database, PO generation, bill clearing, and quality management
B) Sourcing & Development
- Source, research, and develop fabrics originating from global markets
- Manage both Woven and Knits across multiple fabric programmes
- Shop the available market and secure fabrics for the factory as per requirement and within budget
- Take sampling programmes from Business Heads / Team Leaders and provide the required fabrics
- Develop products in line with business requirements
- Ensure timely procurement and advise call-outs before proceeding with orders
- Ensure proper information on pricing (at different quantity levels), lead times, and MOQs is communicated to Business Heads
C) Technical & Sustainability
- Apply knowledge of the latest colour matching standards, dyestuff usage, and spectrophotometer operations
- Ensure traceability and sourcing of sustainable yarns
- Responsible for all product testing requirements, compliance, and internal quality standards
- Set and manage quality assurance; evaluate and track mill and supplier performance
D) Planning & Reporting
- Collaborate between brands, mills, and suppliers to meet calendar deadlines for fabric developments and bulk lead times
- Manage and maintain pre-development WIP and bulk production WIP
- Ensure proper MIS reporting to Accounts and Finance on a regular basis
Skills Required
- Problem solving;
- Strong communication;
- Quick response;
- Out-of-the-box thinking
- Process orientation
- Team management & collaboration
Experience: 12 to 15 years in fabric sourcing, development, and supplier management within the apparel industry
