Assistant Fabric Sourcing Manager
Connected Group ·www.connectedgroup.com
Apply direct(Senior) Fabric Sourcing Talent
Mainland China Candidates Welcome
Regional Sourcing | Frequent China Travel
Our client is a well-established international consumer products company with a strong global footprint across Europe, Asia and North America.
We are currently looking for a Fabric Sourcing talent to support regional sourcing and material development initiatives across Asia.
Candidates currently based in Mainland China are highly welcomed and will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and develop fabrics and textile materials for consumer products
- Manage relationships with fabric mills, yarn suppliers and material vendors across China and Asia
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, technologies and innovative materials
- Evaluate supplier performance in quality, cost, delivery and technical capability
- Support fabric testing, validation and compliance requirements
- Partner closely with sourcing, product development, engineering and quality teams
- Conduct supplier visits throughout China and support regional sourcing projects
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in:
- Fabric Sourcing
- Fabric Development
- Material Development
- Fabric Technology
- Textile Engineering
- Raw Material Management
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Strong understanding of:
- Fabric manufacturing processes
- Fabric mills
- Yarn suppliers
- Material development
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Experience working directly with China-based textile suppliers
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Experience in apparel, children's products, soft goods or related consumer products preferred
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Familiarity with fabric testing, product quality and compliance requirements
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Fluent Mandarin and good English communication skills
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Willing to travel frequently within China
Highly Preferred
✅ Children's products
✅ Infant apparel
✅ Soft goods
✅ Fabric testing & compliance
✅ Supplier management
Location
📍 Mainland China candidates are also welcome to apply
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.