KX Sourcing
KX Sourcing
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: At least 10 years
- Published: 23 May 2024
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field
Experience
- At least 10 years
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
Responsibilities & Context
Job Context:
- We are seeking an experienced Manager, Material Development (Textile Engineering) 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.
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
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka