Fabric Sourcer - Womenswear

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Working Pattern:
Typically 5 days in the office with core hours flexible, between 8am-6pm.

Let’s talk trend led fabric sourcing…When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality within design. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned trend led, quality products. For anyone in the Womenswear field - this is the place to learn, to grow and to thrive.

Researching the latest fabric trends relevant to Next’s customer base, then communicating this information to the Womenswear teams and senior managers is a key part of this role.

Work closely with relevant buying & design departments to show sourced fabrics, discuss requirements and ensure they are commercially viable.

An extensive knowledge of different fabric types and an established mill network is essential along with the ability to identify and develop customised fabrics to set Next apart from competitors.

Visit fabric mills in country and attend trade fairs, i.e. Paris & Shanghai, London Textile fair etc, to source inspirational and commercial fabrics continuously throughout each season.

Presenting the fabric direction effectively through fabric boards and trend reports is key to the role.

We would love you to have previous experience working within a UK brand or high street retailer.

A real love of trends, fabric and travel would be a must for this role.

You must be super technically savvy with fabric!

It is essential to have a strong understanding of garments and fashion.

A clear communicator whose main aim is to create great relationships across the teams as well as within the fabric supply base.

A team player who is both creative & passionate about fabrics underpinned by a strong understanding of fabric construction would be perfect for this role.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see:

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world!

So we’ve gone global!

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (
  * when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more