Material Development Manager (Fabric Technologist)

Job Description

Title: Material Development Manager (Fabric Technologist)

Company Name: KX Sourcing

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years

Published: 17 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor's/Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field
∎ Bachelor's/Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 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
∎ 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

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Performance bonus
∎ Festival bonuses
∎ Competitive salary
∎ Yearly salary review
∎ Performance bonus
∎ Festival bonuses
∎ Competitive salary
∎ Yearly salary review

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

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