Fabric Sourcing Partner - 12 Month FTC

ASOS
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Communication","Stakeholder management","Critical path management","Organisation"]

Develop and deliver commercially competitive fabric solutions that support the product strategy while balancing cost, speed, quality, innovation, and sustainability. Source and manage relationships with global fabric mills and suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and drive product development by recommending alternatives and new innovations. Own critical path activities (lab dips, developments, approvals), resolve sourcing challenges, and collaborate daily with Design, Buying, Technical, and Merchandising teams to achieve on-time delivery and margin targets.

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Fabric Sourcing Partner - 12 Month FTC

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Job Summary

Develop and deliver commercially competitive fabric solutions that support the product strategy while balancing cost, speed, quality, innovation, and sustainability. Source and manage relationships with global fabric mills and suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and drive product development by recommending alternatives and new innovations. Own critical path activities (lab dips, developments, approvals), resolve sourcing challenges, and collaborate daily with Design, Buying, Technical, and Merchandising teams to achieve on-time delivery and margin targets.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · 12 months
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Source and develop fabric solutions aligned to seasonal trends and commercial requirements, and manage relationships with global mills and suppliers.
  • •Negotiate fabric prices, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and lead times to achieve margin targets.
  • •Partner with Design and Buying to ensure fabrics meet aesthetic, performance, and price requirements; recommend alternatives and drive fabric innovation.
  • •Manage the critical path for fabric developments, including lab dips, developments, bulk submissions, approvals, and on-time delivery with suppliers.
  • •Monitor raw material price movements, communicate market impacts, and support sourcing trips and daily cross-functional collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Employee DiscountSample SalesAnnual LeaveAnnual BonusMedical CareBenefits AllowanceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in fabric sourcing for a fast-fashion or high-volume retailer.
  • •Strong knowledge of jersey and knit fabric construction and manufacturing.
  • •Proven negotiation skills with a commercial mindset, including fabric testing and quality standards.
  • •Experience working with Far East, Turkey, and European supply bases, plus solid understanding of fabric costing and manufacturing processes.
  • •Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or sourcing management systems.
Experience:Fast-fashionHigh-volume retailFabric sourcing
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunicationStakeholder managementCritical path managementOrganisation
Languages:English (UK)
Tech Stack:PLMERPSourcing management systems

Company Brief

ASOS
ASOS plc is a UK-based online fashion and beauty retailer selling thousands of branded and own-label products worldwide through its e-commerce platform, targeting young adult customers with fast-fashion, marketplace third-party brands, and integrated logistics and marketing services.
Industry: E-commerce
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000
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