Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Fabric Sourcing Assistant

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The Role

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This is an entry-level role for someone passionate about textiles and fashion, and who wants to develop their knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing and development.

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What You'll Be Doing

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• Communicate regularly with suppliers to request fabric samples, quotations, developments and updates.

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• Organise, label and manage fabric swatches, cuttings and physical storage areas.

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• Handle practical tasks including unpacking and sorting fabric shipments and samples.

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• Track incoming swatches, fabric sample requests and developments using spreadsheets or internal systems.

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• Maintain accurate sourcing records and follow up agreed supplier actions and timelines.

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• Record and compare fabric pricing and assist with basic cost analysis.

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• Support fabric searches against customer and Design briefs, pulling relevant options from existing libraries and supplier developments.

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• Support seasonal and category sourcing activities through fabric and supplier research, sample collection and development follow-up.

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• Request new fabric options and developments from suppliers under the direction of the Fabric Sourcing Manager.

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• Prepare fabric, price and sourcing information for internal reviews and customer/Design range discussions.

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• Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Fabric Technology and other relevant teams to support fabric selection, sourcing and development against customer and product briefs.

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About You

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• Relevant experience and understanding in Textiles and/or Fabric Properties

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• Strong interest in fashion fabrics and a desire to learn the end-to-end sourcing process

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• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

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• Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams

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• Willingness to engage in hands-on physical tasks, including unpacking and sorting fabric samples

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• Solid time management and organisation skills

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• Logical and analytical thinking — comfort working with numbers and comparing prices

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What's In It For You

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• 20 days annual leave

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• Company pension scheme

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• Reward and recognition platform

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• Long service awards

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• Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity

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• Fresh fruit in the office

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• Team and company social events

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• Early finish Fridays

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