Role: Role: Working with key mills to drive new fabric trend & first to market fashion & gaining market price intelligence on volume fabrics to drive margin. Working closely with agents, mills and manufacturers to gain full transparency of fabric origins Self-motivated and taking the initiative to show new trims to design based on the latest trends and newest products available in the market. Placing of production orders; negotiating prices, deliveries and terms, following the Purchasing Procedure PO Management and overseeing the team management of this under their areas. Supporting & offering ideas for new fabric processes & best practices Increasing customer trust & confidence through consistency in fabric quality working closely alongside Fabric Technical team Ensuring bulk fabric is to spec and ships on time Working together with the Fabric Technologist to ensure fabric performance is as the required standards. Working closely with Production, Logistics and Sales. Reporting and Improving relationships & service from Mills/Suppliers Review external KPI’s Plan for any key fabric trips, reporting and monitoring performance of Mills/Suppliers Coach and develop junior members of the team. ? Requirements: 5 + years' experience of working within Senior Role in Fabrics/Fashion related industry Extensive knowledge of a variety of mass market fabric, trims & composite materials in the current competitive marketplace Organisational and people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels Excellent systems knowledge, preferably with any ERP experience Excellent attention to detail, organisational skill and co-ordination skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Proactive and uses initiative to problem solve Detailed knowledge and understanding of fabric and garment textile constructions, testing and manufacturing methods. ?Fluency in Mandarin, both written and spoken. Location : East London (E1)