Fabric Buying Manager

Fabric Buying Manager

Leeds Full-Time No home office possible
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Role

  • Collaborate with key mills to drive new fabric trends, ensuring the first to market fashion and gaining market price intelligence on volume fabrics to enhance margins.
  • Work closely with agents, mills, and manufacturers to ensure full transparency of fabric origins.
  • Be self-motivated and proactive in showcasing new trims to design teams based on the latest market trends and products.
  • Handle placement of production orders, negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and terms following the Purchasing Procedure.
  • Manage purchase orders and oversee team activities within this scope.
  • Support and contribute ideas for new fabric processes and best practices.
  • Build customer trust and confidence through consistent fabric quality, working closely with the Fabric Technical team.
  • Ensure bulk fabrics meet specifications and are shipped on time.
  • Collaborate with Fabric Technologists to ensure fabric performance standards are met.
  • Coordinate with Production, Logistics, and Sales teams.
  • Report on and enhance relationships and service levels with Mills/Suppliers.
  • Review external KPIs and plan key fabric trips, monitoring the performance of Mills/Suppliers.
  • Coach and develop junior team members.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years\’ experience in a senior role within the fabrics or fashion-related industry.
  • Extensive knowledge of mass-market fabrics, trims, and composite materials in a competitive marketplace.
  • Strong organizational and people management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
  • Proficiency with systems, preferably including ERP experience.
  • High attention to detail, organizational, and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and initiative.
  • In-depth knowledge of fabric and garment textile constructions, testing, and manufacturing methods.
  • Fluency in Mandarin, both written and spoken.

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