Cloth Buyer
Ref: AS8891922
London, England
£40,000
- Permanent
- Fabric And Trim Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Fashion Procurement
About the candidate
This candidate is a detail-oriented cloth and raw materials buying professional with a strong background across fashion and luxury goods. They bring hands-on experience sourcing fabrics and trims, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and keeping materials aligned with seasonal production timelines.
Available for a permanent role and able to start in two weeks, they would suit a business looking for a proactive buyer who can balance quality, cost control and delivery performance while working closely with product development, production and supply chain teams.
What makes them great?
- Strong commercial impact: Negotiated improved supplier pricing and terms, helping deliver an approximate 15% reduction in material costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Improved supplier performance: Built effective supplier partnerships and logistics coordination, contributing to an approximate 20% improvement in supplier performance metrics.
- Process-focused approach: Implemented a raw materials tracking system that improved inventory accuracy and helped reduce lead times across the production process.
Areas of expertise
- Fabric and trim sourcing: Experienced in sourcing raw materials for seasonal collections, sampling and bulk production across domestic and international supply bases.
- Supplier management: Confident building supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms, and improving service levels to support production deadlines.
- Critical path coordination: Skilled at tracking materials, approvals and delivery schedules to keep product launches and production plans moving smoothly.