Fabric Specialist Womenswear (mwd)

Over 160 stores 16000 employees 120 years experience: at the international fashion company Peek & Cloppenburg* with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us fashion isnt just a product its our common language. Here youre not just an employee you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Lets create the future of retail. Together.

As an affiliated companyof Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG Düsseldorf JC Brand AG is at the heart of the groups new private label strategy. Together we are creating a dynamic creative private label organization that combines the brand DNA of Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf with fresh ideas market trends and entrepreneurial spirit.

*There are two independent companies Peek & Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf group of companies whose store locations you can find here:

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Fabric development & sourcing:You partner with the Design and Buying teams to define seasonal fabric directions researching and sourcing innovative trend-relevant qualities that meet our standards for performance and sustainability.

Supplier & mill management:You build and nurture strong relationships with fabric mills attending key international fairs to discover new capabilities and managing the complete fabric nomination process.

Costing & commercial optimization:You proactively negotiate prices MOQs and lead times challenging existing sourcing routes to optimize costs without compromising on design intent or product quality.

Cross-functional collaboration:You act as the internal fabric expert seamlessly bridging the gap between creative concepts from Design and the commercial requirements of the Buying and Sourcing teams.

Core fabric library:You establish and maintain an extensive core fabric library selecting the best qualities for cross-seasonal use and consistently presenting new market opportunities to key stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your educational path:You have completed a university degree or vocational training in Textile Management Fashion Design Garment Technology or a closely related discipline.

Your strengths:You are highly organized detail-oriented and bring strong commercial awareness. You know how to negotiate prices MOQs and supplier terms effectively always balancing creative ambition with production realities.

Your profile:You bring proven experience in fabric development textile buying or sourcing within fashion and existing relationships with fabric mills and suppliers will be highly valued. You have deep technical knowledge of fibers finishes and performance along with fluent Spanish and English skills and a willingness to travel internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

Room to Grow:Be part of an exciting new chapter from day our Madrid design hub your ideas and creativity will have a direct impact and help shape the future of our brand.

Start-Up Spirit Strong Foundation:Experience the energy and flexibility of a start-up environment supported by the stability structure and reach of one of Europes leading fashion groups.

International Collaboration:Work with a diverse and inspiring team from across Europe united by creativity curiosity and a shared passion for progress.

Work out on site:You have free access to the fitness room located in the building perfect for fitting movement and energy boosts easily into your workday.