Sourcing & Development Executive

[Open for local candidates]

Job description:

• Source and develop new fabrics based on customer requirements and seasonal trends.
• Negotiate fabric costing and bulk prices with suppliers to meet target margins.
• Conduct counter-sourcing to find competitive fabric alternatives in terms of cost, lead time, and quality.
• Build and maintain fabric collections and a systematic fabric library.
• Collaborate with QA/Technical teams to set up fabric quality standards and technical requirements.
• Participate in Risk Analysis (RA) for fabric developments and bulk approval.
• Handle lab dips and strike-offs; ensure accurate submission by buyers as per timelines.
• Work with digital color approval systems (e.g., Natific or similar) for managing color approvals.
• Coordinate with merchandising teams to ensure smooth handover of approved fabrics for production.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Job requirements:

• College/ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Textile and Garment Technology, or related fields.
• Knowledge of textile and/or garment manufacturing process.
• Good communication skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years work experience in similar position.