Material Development Manager (Fabric Technologist)

Job Description

Title: Material Development Manager (Fabric Technologist)

Company Name: KX Sourcing

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years

• Bachelor`s/Master`s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field

• At least 10 years

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in material development and textile engineering with a focus on fabric sourcing and development

• Must be an expert in the field of textile engineering with in-depth technical knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of textile materials, technologies, and trends

• Strong supplier network and negotiation skills

• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.

• Familiarity with sustainability practices in textile development

• We are seeking an experienced Manager, Material Development (Fabric Technologist) to lead our efforts in sourcing, developing, and optimizing textiles and fabrics. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of textiles and fabrics, strong supplier relationships, and the ability to drive innovation in material development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify material requirements and specifications

• Source and evaluate textiles and fabrics from suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability

• Lead material development initiatives to meet product requirements and performance standards.

• Define parameters for the organization`s testing criteria.

• Build and maintain Fabric Technical Data sheet

• Expand the raw material sourcing base

• Drive material risk assessment at development stage by analyzing problems and implementing solutions

• Work closely with development and technical teams on fabric testing and QA

• Excellent time management skills and supply chain management

• Create structure in place for merchandisers for booking fabrics for on time sampling and shipment

• Source and manage high volume of fabric

• Conduct research on emerging textile technologies and materials

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with textile suppliers and manufacturers

• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to optimize material costs

• Manage material development projects from concept to implementation

• Oversee quality control and testing processes for textile materials (fabrics)

• Monitor industry trends and market conditions to inform material selection and development.

• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure materials meet design and production specifications

• Implement sustainable and ethical material sourcing practices

• Maintain documentation of material specifications and supplier information

• Provide material recommendations and insights to support product innovation.

• Performance bonus

• Festival bonuses

• Competitive salary

• Yearly salary review