Sourcing Specialist, Knitwear & Accessories

The Knitwear Apparel & Accessories Sourcing Specialistis responsible forsourcing and delivering knitwear products that meet defined quality cost and delivery targets. This role combines strong technical knitwearexpertisewith commercial sourcing capability to manage vendor relationshipsendtoend from cost negotiation and raw material procurement through productionfollowup testing and compliance. The position also plays a key role in driving efficiency byleveragingdata systems andExcelbasedtools to streamline sourcing processes and improve execution accuracy.

About The Role:

Technical Knitwear Sourcing & Development

• Own sourcing execution for knitwear apparel and accessories.

• Providetechnical guidance on knit feasibility yarns constructions gauges and performance.

• Partner with Design and Product Development to ensure styles are manufacturable and aligned with vendor capabilities.

• Advise on construction choicesimpactingcost quality and lead time.

Vendor Management & Commercial Ownership

• Manage and develop relationships with external vendors and mills.

• Lead cost negotiationsvalidatecost breakdowns and drive cost efficiencies.

• Support vendor onboarding capacity planning and seasonal allocations.

• Track and manage vendor performance against delivery quality and cost KPIs.

Raw Material Procurement

• Place and track yarn trim and material orders ensuring lead times MOQs and quality standards are met.

• Manage lab dipstrikeoff and bulk material approvals.

• Proactively mitigate risks related to delays shortages or material issues.

ProductionFollowup& Delivery

• Track production from PO placement throughexfactoryshipment.

• Identifyrisks early and drive corrective actions to protect delivery timelines.

• Ensure compliance with packaging labeling and shipping requirements.

Testing Quality & Compliance

• Ensure knitwear and accessory testing is planned and completed per brand and regulatory standards.

• Manageknitwearspecificquality risks and support issue resolution with vendors.

• Partner with QA and Compliance on test reviews corrective actions and retesting if needed.

Care Instructions & Labeling

• Ensure care instructions and labeling areaccurate compliant and aligned with garment performance.

• Identifyand mitigate risks related to care claims and fiber composition accuracy

Data Systems & Process Improvement

• MaintainaccurateBOMs costings and production data in PLM/ERP systems.

• Use Excel and automation tools to streamline reporting and sourcing processes.

• Drive continuous process improvements through documentation templates and standard ways of working.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in Textile Engineering Apparel Design & Technology FashionEngineeringor a related field. A solid academic foundation in garment construction textile scienceand product development principles is expected.

• 35 years of experience in apparel product developmentengineeringor technical design preferably with a focus onouterwear.Deep understanding of garment construction techniquesmanufacturingprocessesandLabor Minutes Calculation.

• Extensive experience in development and manufacturing as well as working with external factories and vendors.

• Experience within patternsgradingand fits.

• Understanding of product testing testmethodsandapproval processes (labelling wash care).

• Knowledge of constructionandmanufacturing methods.

• In depth understanding in technicalmaterials woven and knit.

• Knowledge of product safety and risk assessment acrossmultiple product categories.

• PLM experience MS Office skills.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes industrialisation methods andlargescaleproduction operations.

• Skilled in costing marginengineeringand supply chainlogistics.

• Exceptionalproblemsolvingskills and the ability to influence internal teams and external suppliers.