Fabric Sourcer
TRP Recruitment
| Company | TRP Recruitment |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Hangzhou |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Are you passionate about fabrics and looking to play a key role in bringing exciting fashion collections to life?
We are working with a dynamic and growing fashion business in Hangzhou that is looking to appoint an experienced Fabric Sourcer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of textiles and sourcing who enjoys working closely with mills, suppliers, and design teams in a fast-paced creative environment.
You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality fabrics across multiple categories, supporting seasonal development, and helping to drive innovation across collections.
Main Responsibilities:
• Working closely with mills, suppliers, and internal design teams to source suitable fabrics for upcoming collections
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships across China
• Sourcing a broad range of fabrics including woven, knitted, jersey, and denim
• Supporting the development of seasonal fabric collections in line with trends and brand direction
• Managing fabric sampling, approvals, and quality standards throughout the sourcing process
• Researching and keeping up to date with new fabric innovations, trends, and market developments
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, and sourcing options with suppliers
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product development and production teams
Person Specification:
• Strong technical knowledge of woven, knitted, jersey, and denim fabrics
• Previous experience within fabric sourcing, textile sourcing, or a similar role within the fashion industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and detail-focused approach
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities
• Fluent English is essential; Mandarin language skills would be advantageous
Benefits:
• Opportunity to join a vibrant and creative fashion business in Hangzhou
• Work closely with innovative designers and established supplier networks
• Competitive salary package
• Relocation support available for candidates currently based in the UK
• Candidates currently based in Shanghai and open to relocating to Hangzhou are also encouraged to apply
• Excellent opportunity to experience life in one of China's most exciting and fast-growing cities