Sourcing Assistant

Job Description

Fabric Sourcing Assistant

The Role

This is an entry-level role for someone passionate about textiles and fashion, and who wants to develop their knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing and development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Communicate regularly with suppliers to request fabric samples, quotations, developments and updates.
• Organise, label and manage fabric swatches, cuttings and physical storage areas.
• Handle practical tasks including unpacking and sorting fabric shipments and samples.
• Track incoming swatches, fabric sample requests and developments using spreadsheets or internal systems.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records and follow up agreed supplier actions and timelines.
• Record and compare fabric pricing and assist with basic cost analysis.
• Support fabric searches against customer and Design briefs, pulling relevant options from existing libraries and supplier developments.
• Support seasonal and category sourcing activities through fabric and supplier research, sample collection and development follow-up.
• Request new fabric options and developments from suppliers under the direction of the Fabric Sourcing Manager.
• Prepare fabric, price and sourcing information for internal reviews and customer/Design range discussions.
• Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Fabric Technology and other relevant teams to support fabric selection, sourcing and development against customer and product briefs.

About You

• Relevant experience and understanding in Textiles and/or Fabric Properties
• Strong interest in fashion fabrics and a desire to learn the end-to-end sourcing process
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Willingness to engage in hands-on physical tasks, including unpacking and sorting fabric samples
• Solid time management and organisation skills
• Logical and analytical thinking — comfort working with numbers and comparing prices

What's In It For You

• 20 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Reward and recognition platform
• Long service awards
• Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity
• Fresh fruit in the office
• Team and company social events
• Early finish Fridays