Fabric Developer (Woven)

Job Description

Title: Fabric Developer (Woven)

Company Name: Buying House

Vacancy: 1

Age: 28 to 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House

• Age 28 to 35 years

• Qualifications:
• 6–8 years of experience in fabric sourcing and development, with strong exposure to cotton-based and blended fabrics.
• Proven experience working with European buyers (e.g., TAO, Monoprix, Gemo, Obaibi, La Halle, etc.) and understanding their sourcing models.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable certifications (GRS, OCS, GOTS, BCI, OEKO-TEX, etc.) and fabric testing standards.
• Strong vendor base and sourcing network across local and international mills.
• Excellent technical understanding of fabric structure, weave, finish, and behavior during garment processing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems like WFX, and strong Excel/recordkeeping abilities.
• Exceptional coordination, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to manage detailed correspondence with buyers and suppliers.

About Us:

At Buying House, we believe that great garments start with exceptional fabrics. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we source and develop materials that meet the evolving needs of our international clients, especially leading European fashion retailers. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Fabric Developer with deep sourcing knowledge, technical expertise across cotton and blended materials, and a strong grasp of sustainability certifications and fabric compliance.

Position Overview:

The Fabric Developer will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and developing a wide range of cotton-heavy and blended fabrics used in denim and non-denim woven garments. The role requires hands-on experience in working with European buyers, understanding their aesthetic and technical requirements, and ensuring that all materials comply with sustainability standards such as GRS, OCS, BCI, GOTS, and OEKO-TEX. The candidate must have strong industry connections and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external mills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and develop a variety of fabrics including 100% cotton, cotton-elastane, cotton-polyester, TENCEL, viscose, and other sustainable blends.

• Build a structured fabric library categorized by composition, certification, construction, supplier, and price range.

• Collaborate with Product Development and Design teams to propose fabrics suitable for both structured and fluid woven garments.

• Recommend fabric choices based on buyer needs, price positioning, and end-use — from rigid cottons for denim to soft blends for light woven items.

• Evaluate fabric behavior in wash, dyeing, and finishing processes; conduct risk assessments to identify issues like puckering, shrinkage, or color loss.

• Work with mills that offer certified organic, recycled, or sustainably sourced fabrics (e.g., GRS, OCS, GOTS, BCI).

• Handle end-to-end communication for lab dips, handlooms, strike-offs, and test reports for buyer submissions.

• Negotiate price, MOQ, and delivery timelines with vendors, balancing quality, cost, and sustainability.

• Stay updated on global fabric trends and innovations in sustainable textile technology.

• Manage certification records and traceability documents for buyer audits or compliance reviews.