Senior Fabric Specialist - Temporary (Fashion)
Updated: 07 Feb 2025
We are seeking a Senior Fabric Specialist to join a well-known fashion brand in Amsterdam. In this role, you will lead fabric development, sourcing, and quality control while collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers. You will ensure that materials meet the brand's high standards for quality, sustainability, and innovation.
If you feel like this project is interesting for you, then please apply.
This is a temporary position from 17/03/2025 to at least 19/09/2025.In this position, you will be asked to:
- Fabric Development & Sourcing - Select and source fabrics that align with seasonal themes, budget, and brand aesthetics, collaborating with designers and product developers while managing supplier relationships;
- Quality Control - Ensure all fabrics meet high-quality standards by overseeing quality checks, resolving supplier issues, and implementing corrective actions.
- Sustainability Initiatives - Drive sustainable fabric sourcing, incorporating eco-friendly materials and staying updated on the latest sustainable fabric technologies.
- Financial & Invoice Management - Manage the fabric-related invoice process, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, and proper financial record-keeping in coordination with the finance team.
- Planning & Problem Solving - Work independently while identifying workflow challenges, suggesting process improvements, and managing priorities effectively.
- Collaboration & Communication - Partner with cross-functional teams, stay informed on fabric trends, and mentor colleagues to foster a high-performance work environment.
Your salary will depend on your current knowledge and experience.
How we'll proceed. Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.
Requirements:
In this position, we ask that you have:
* Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 3-5 years in fabric management, ideally within a premium or luxury fashion brand.
* Technical Expertise - In-depth knowledge of fabric properties, textile manufacturing, quality control, and supplier negotiations, with a strong passion for sustainability.
* Financial & Organizational Skills - Experience managing invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments, and effectively handling priorities with minimal guidance.
* Collaboration & Communication - Strong teamwork, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments; proficiency in English (Italian is a plus).
* Leadership & Mindset - A team-oriented professional who demonstrates leadership abilities, works independently, and fosters a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
We are seeking a Senior Fabric Specialist to join a well-known fashion brand in Amsterdam. In this role, you will lead fabric development, sourcing, and quality control while collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers. You will ensure that materials meet the brand's high standards for quality, sustainability, and innovation.
If you feel like this project is interesting for you, then please apply.
This is a temporary position from 17/03/2025 to at least 19/09/2025.