Raw Material Procurement Specialist

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The Raw Material Procurement Specialist supports the Raw Materials Manager across the creation, development, procurement, and industrialization of seasonal fabrics. The role ensures operational excellence, cost-awareness, and smooth alignment between Development, Production, and Design. As a core member of the Raw Materials team, the Specialist maintains full visibility over fabric status, approvals, and timing across the entire seasonal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Production Support

- Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials under Manager direction

- Strong experience in order management, supplier communication, and coordination with vendors and fabric mills

- Ensure development and production deliveries are aligned with seasonal timelines

- Oversee stock management across Codetex, vendors, mills, and liability inventory

- Support fabric industrialization and production optimization with the Manager

- Track invoices, fabric approvals, and distribution of fabric “Masters” to vendors and mills

- Balance development and production calendars, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met

- Build strong knowledge of supplier capabilities to place accurate and efficient orders

- Maintain clear visibility on fabric approvals and seasonal status with the Raw Materials Manager

- Prepare PLM and Excel reports to monitor developments, risks, and daily updates

- Compliance knowledge is a plus, supporting risk identification with the Compliance team

2. Creative Development





- Support the development of new base fabrics with the Raw Materials Manager

- Track development pricing and identify cost-effective industrialization solutions with suppliers

- Approve fabrics during development and production stages

- Coordinate fabric research and innovation with Design and PD teams in line with seasonal needs

3. Business & Cross-Functional Partnership

- Partner with the Raw Materials Manager and Head of Production on seasonal planning and pre-orders

- Monitor collection pricing evolution and flag potential risks

- Work closely with Design on material approvals and alignment

- Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Design, PD, Merchandising, and Production teams

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in Raw Materials within luxury fashion, ideally with a procurement focus

- Advanced knowledge of fabric construction, compositions, print techniques, and industrialization

- Strong understanding of supply chain constraints, lead times, and supplier capabilities

- Proven ability to manage multiple calendars, priorities, and deadlines across development and production

- Advanced Excel skills for fabric tracking, costing, and reporting

- Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills

- Proven cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams

- Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

- Dedicated, reliable, and eager to grow within a dynamic environment

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