Fabric Sourcing Manager

2 days ago

Lower Parel Mumbai Maharashtra, India Opera Clothing Full time ₹ 55,000 - ₹ 65,000 per year

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, ₹65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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