Lead sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely procurement
Translate design ideas into fabric concepts, manage fabric trials, and ensure commercial viability.
Focus on technical aspects--fabric construction, yarn count, weave/knit development, and quality control.
Responsibilities
Researching Suppliers:
Identify, evaluate, and qualify domestic and international mills/vendors.
Negotiation & Costing:
Optimize fabric costs through benchmarking, bulk commitments, and long-term partnerships.
Design Collaboration:
Work with design teams to select fabrics that align with seasonal collections.
Fabric Development:
Run lab dips, strike-offs, yardages, and bulk approvals.