Sourcing Executive - Textile

About the Company
We are a textile and apparel manufacturing company based in Nepal, specializing in the manufacturing of sportswear, kidswear, and premium pashmina products. We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Executive to be based in Surat, India, responsible for sourcing fabrics, developing reliable suppliers, negotiating competitive prices, and ensuring the required quality and specifications are met.
Note: This is a part-time role, suitable for an experienced textile professional who can support the company with fabric sourcing, supplier identification, market visits, and technical fabric evaluation on an ongoing/as-needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
Source and develop fabrics, textiles, and related materials suppliers across Surat and other textile markets in India.
Identify and recommend suitable fabrics based on composition, GSM, construction, texture, stretch, finish, color, durability, and end use.
Have strong practical knowledge of different types of knitted and woven fabrics used in sportswear, kidswear, and other apparel products.
Identify fabrics through physical inspection and testing, including understanding fiber composition, fabric construction, weight, hand feel, stretch, recovery, finishing, and quality.
Source fabrics such as polyester, cotton, viscose, nylon, spandex/elastane, fleece, jersey, interlock, rib, pique, terry, and blended fabrics, as applicable to product requirements.
Support sourcing of fabrics, with the ability to understand quality, fiber characteristics, softness, and fabric specifications.
Search, evaluate, and develop new suppliers and manufacturers based on quality, price, capacity, reliability, and delivery capability.
Maintain a strong network of fabric mills, textile manufacturers, traders, processors, and suppliers in Surat and other major textile markets.
Collect and compare quotations, negotiate prices, MOQ, payment terms, lead time, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate with the Nepal factory's Production, Merchandising, Design, Quality, and Management teams to understand fabric requirements and specifications.
Arrange and manage fabric samples, swatches, lab dips, strike-offs, and sample development as required.
Ensure sourced materials meet the required technical specifications and quality standards before purchase.
Conduct regular supplier visits and market visits to identify new fabrics, trends, suppliers, and cost-effective sourcing opportunities.
Monitor market trends and changes in fabric prices, availability, raw material costs, and new textile developments.
Maintain proper records of suppliers, fabric specifications, quotations, prices, samples, and sourcing history.
Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, production status, quality issues, dispatch, and delivery.
Support cost optimization and identify opportunities to reduce sourcing costs without compromising quality.
Travel within Surat and other textile markets in India as required for supplier visits and sourcing activities.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, Fashion/Textile, Apparel, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
2-4 years of relevant experience in textile/fabric sourcing, preferably within the apparel or garment manufacturing industry.
Strong practical knowledge of fabrics, fibers, yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, and fabric quality.
Must be able to physically identify and differentiate fabrics based on composition, construction, GSM, texture, stretch, finish, and quality.
Prior experience in Surat's textile/fabric market will be highly preferred.
Strong existing supplier/vendor network in Surat will be an advantage.
Experience sourcing fabrics for sportswear, kidswear, fashion apparel, or similar products will be preferred.
Knowledge of pashmina/wool and premium textile materials will be an added advantage.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, communication, and analytical skills.
Willingness to make frequent market and supplier visits.
Should be comfortable coordinating with a Nepal-based manufacturing team.

Work arrangement
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