- The Fabric Sourcing Manager - Woven is responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing premium woven fabrics required for garment production.

- The role focuses on vendor development, cost optimization, quality assurance, and timely fabric availability while working closely with design, merchandising, production, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities.

Fabric Sourcing & Development:

- Source premium woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, viscose, blends, sustainable and performance fibers and finishes.

- Develop new and innovative fabrics aligned with customer design, performance, seasonal trends, and cost targets.

- Coordinate fabric sampling, lab dips, handlooms, and approvals.

- Maintain an updated woven fabric library and shade cards.

Vendor & Mill Management:

- Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base across domestic and international mills.

- Negotiate fabric prices, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms.

- Monitor mill performance and resolve supply or quality issues.

Costing & Commercials:

- Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate mills, constructions, or finishes without compromising quality.

- Track market trends in yarn pricing, dyeing, and processing costs.

Quality Management:

- Ensure lab dip, handloom, and bulk approvals meet buyer and internal standards.

- Monitor fabric performance parameters (GSM, shrinkage, colorfastness, pilling, skew, tensile strength, shade consistency etc.

- Address fabric quality issues proactively during sampling and bulk production.

- Drive corrective actions with mills for repeat or critical quality failures.

Production Support:

- Ensure timely fabric availability for developments, proto, SMS.

- Work closely with product development, merchandising, and production teams for delivery planning.

- Support production teams in resolving fabric-related issues impacting efficiency or garment quality.

Compliance & Sustainability:

- Ensure mills meet buyer compliance, social, environmental, and traceability requirements.

- Support certifications such as GOTS, OCS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX, BCI, etc.

- Maintain documentation and traceability as required by customers and audits.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- In-depth knowledge of woven fabric constructions, yarn types, and finishes.

- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

- Understanding of woven garment manufacturing processes.

- Ability to analyze fabric performance and cost structures.

- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work under tight timelines in a fast-paced export environment.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/PLM systems.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering / Fashion Technology, post-graduation is an added advantage.

- 7-10 years of experience in fabric sourcing and quality for woven garments (experience may vary based on role level).

- Experience working with mills across India and/or international markets.