Job Description

Job Summary:

The Fabric Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and managing a reliable supplier base for all fabric requirements used in shirt production. The role involves identifying new fabric sources, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring fabric quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery to meet the company's production and merchandising needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fabric Sourcing & Development

Identify, evaluate, and onboard fabric mills and suppliers for woven shirting materials (yarn-dyed, piece-dyed, prints, etc.). Develop new fabric qualities, designs, and finishes based on seasonal requirements and buyer trends. Collaborate with the design and merchandising teams to source fabrics that meet customer specifications. Monitor market trends, fabric innovations, and price movements.

2. Costing & Negotiation

Obtain and analyze fabric quotations from multiple suppliers. Negotiate fabric prices, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules. Ensure sourcing within budget while maintaining desired quality standards.

3. Vendor Management

Build long-term relationships with key fabric suppliers and mills. Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and compliance. Ensure suppliers adhere to social, environmental, and quality standards required by buyers.

4. Quality & Compliance

Coordinate with the fabric quality and testing teams to ensure all sourced fabrics meet required standards (e.g., shrinkage, colourfastness, GSM, etc.). Address any fabric quality issues, rejections, or claims with suppliers promptly.

5. Planning & Coordination

Work closely with the production and merchandising teams to align fabric sourcing plans with the order pipeline. Ensure fabric availability aligns with production schedules and shipment deadlines. Maintain a sourcing calendar to manage multiple styles and buyer requirements efficiently.

6. Data Management & Reporting

Maintain updated fabric price and supplier databases. Prepare periodic reports on sourcing status, cost savings, and supplier performance. Track lead times and ensure timely fabric approvals and deliveries.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Fabric Engineering, or Garment Manufacturing; MBA in Supply Chain or Sourcing is an added advantage. 5-8 years of experience in

fabric sourcing

, preferably in

woven shirt production

. Strong knowledge of woven fabric constructions, yarns, finishes, and fabric testing. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP-based sourcing systems. Strong vendor network and knowledge of domestic and international fabric markets (India, China, Bangladesh, etc.). Analytical mindset with attention to cost, quality, and delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Fabric cost efficiency (% cost saving vs. target) On-time fabric delivery rate Fabric quality approval rate Supplier performance rating Lead time reduction
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person