Job Description
Title: Head of Department - Fabric Sourcing & Technical
Company Name: Dongyi Sourcing Limited
Vacancy: 01
Age: at most 45 years
Location: Dhaka (Uttara Sector 13)
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 12 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Multinational Companies, Garments, Buying House
Published: 5 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Graduation from any reputed university on Textile subject.
∎ Strong knowledge on fabric sourcing systems, regulations, and industry standards.
∎ 12-15 years working experience from both factory/mill & any reputed buying house.
∎ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
∎ Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
∎ Effective communication and presentation skills.
∎ English written & spoken are amendatory.
∎ Fluent in English both written & email communication
∎ Proven experience as a Sr. fabric technologist or relevant role
∎ Thorough knowledge of methodologies of fabric technologist and standards
∎ Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
∎ Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
∎ Reliable and Trustworthy
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement the overall fabric sourcing strategy aligned with business goals.
∎ Identify and maintain relationships with key fabric suppliers and mills globally to ensure a competitive advantage.
∎ Negotiate pricing, lead times, and quality terms with suppliers to achieve cost-efficiency and timely delivery.
∎ Monitor global market trends for fabric innovation, sustainability, and new technologies.
∎ Build and maintain a strong network of fabric suppliers, both local and international.
∎ Conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, capacity, compliance, and ethical practices.
∎ Establish long-term partnerships with reliable suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
∎ Ensure suppliers comply with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and sustainability goals.
∎ Oversee technical evaluation of fabrics to ensure compliance with product standards and specifications.
∎ Collaborate with the R&D and design teams to provide fabric options that meet style, functionality, and cost targets.
∎ Implement testing protocols to ensure fabric performance (colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling, etc.).
∎ Troubleshoot fabric-related issues during production and recommend solutions.
∎ Support the design and merchandising teams in fabric selection during the product development phase.
∎ Drive fabric innovation by sourcing new materials and technologies (e.g., sustainable fabrics, performance fabrics).
∎ Ensure alignment between fabric specifications and product requirements for both bulk and sample production.
∎ Manage the fabric sourcing budget to achieve cost-saving targets without compromising quality.
∎ Optimize procurement processes to reduce wastage and manage inventory efficiently.
∎ Monitor fluctuations in fabric prices and make recommendations to mitigate risks.
∎ Ensure the sourcing process aligns with sustainability goals, including the use of eco-friendly fabrics and ethical sourcing practices.
∎ Promote the adoption of sustainable fabric innovations within the organization.
∎ Lead and manage the fabric sourcing team, ensuring clear communication of goals and expectations.
∎ Provide technical guidance and training to the team on fabric trends, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
∎ Foster collaboration between sourcing, design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure seamless operations.
∎ Risk Management Identify and mitigate risks related to fabric sourcing, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, or regulatory changes.
∎ Implement contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply in case of unexpected challenges.
∎ Maintain a robust supplier database to diversify sourcing options and minimize dependency on a few vendors.
∎ Dongyi Sourcing Limited is a multinational apparel buying hub and exporter with a vision to deliver world-class service, quality solutions and value addition services to end products for the textile industries on a global level, beginning from fabrics to fashion through market knowledge, experienced sourcing professionals. Global headquarter of Dongyi sourcing is located at North Point, Hong Kong and Global corporate office is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ Dongyi Sourcing Ltd is searching potential candidates for bellow positions:
∎ Head of Department – Fabric Sourcing & Technical
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Fabric Sourcing Strategy & Planning
∎ Supplier Management & Evaluation
∎ Fabric Quality & Technical Requirements
∎ Product Development & Innovation
∎ Cost Management & Budgeting
∎ Sustainability & Compliance
∎ Team Leadership & Collaboration
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ On-time salary - Current month's salary is paid in current monthly only (last working day of each month)
∎ Long-term benefits
∎ PF
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Gender:
∎ Only Male
Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara Sector 13)
Job Highlights:
∎ Candidate should have Strong knowledge on fabric sourcing systems, regulations, and industry standards. 10-15 years working experience from both factory/mill & any reputed buying house.
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected] or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account
Company Information:
∎ Dongyi Sourcing Limited
∎ Dongyi Sourcing Limited. Corporate Address: 8th Floor, Makkah Madina Trade Centre, Plot- 88, Sonargaon Janapath Road, Sector-11, Uttara Dhaka-1230.
Address::
∎ Dongyi Sourcing Limited. Corporate Address: 8th Floor, Makkah Madina Trade Centre, Plot- 88, Sonargaon Janapath Road, Sector-11, Uttara Dhaka-1230.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 4 Feb 2025
Category: Garments/Textile
