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Fabric Sourcing and Procurement Specialist Clothing
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
m 30000 - 30000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (28 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: DUR003702-LC-1
Durban. Exciting opportunity exists for a Fabric Sourcing and Procurement Specialist to join a well-established company in the clothing / textile industry. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years relevant experience in fabric sourcing fabric buying or textile procurement with proven experience sourcing fabrics from international suppliers and managing imports and shipments.
Durban. Exciting opportunity exists for a Fabric Sourcing and Procurement Specialist to join a well-established company in the clothing / textile industry. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years relevant experience in fabric sourcing fabric buying or textile procurement with proven experience sourcing fabrics from international suppliers and managing imports and shipments.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and secure suitable fabrics internationally
- Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities
- Liaise and negotiate directly with overseas suppliers
- Obtain and negotiate competitive pricing
- Manage fabric samples specifications quality and availability
- Coordinate with suppliers freight forwarders and clearing agents regarding imports and shipments
- Monitor orders lead times and deliveries
- Keep up to date with fabric fashion and industry trends
- Identify alternative fabrics and cost-saving opportunities
- Travel internationally when required to visit suppliers mills and exhibitions
- Matric
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience within the clothing / textile industry specifically fabric sourcing fabric buying or textile procurement
- Proven experience sourcing fabrics from international / overseas suppliers
- Experience with imports shipping and international purchasing is essential
- Strong understanding of fabric types quality pricing and specifications
- Experience negotiating with suppliers on pricing quantities and lead times
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong Excel / MS Office skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Commercially minded and price conscious
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Easy-going team player with a strong understanding of deadlines
- Good understanding of fabrics and the clothing industry
- Ability to interpret trends and identify suitable fabric opportunities
- Able to travel internationally
Package & Remuneration
R 30 000 - Monthly
Required Experience:
IC
