Fabric & Sourcing Developer

ROLE PROFILE The Why

Working within the Product team, the Fabric & Sourcing Developer will support the sourcing, development and commercialisation of fabrics, trims and suppliers across Nadine Merabi collections. Partnering closely with Design, Product Development, Garment Tech and our global supply base, the role will be key in delivering premium products whilst supporting the continual development of our sourcing network, supplier partnerships and ways of working.

This is a collaborative role requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY Product Development & Sourcing

Source and develop fabrics, trims and any other components for new product concepts alongside Design and Product Development. Work with mills and suppliers to develop and deliver elevated / exclusive qualities, finishes and embellishments aligned to the Nadine Merabi aesthetic.

Ensuring full functionality, compliance, transparency and traceability across all Merabi core fabrics and new fabric developments

Support seasonal innovation by sourcing new materials, trims and components as per the needs of the creative development process via the supply base, mills and

Assist in identifying, benchmarking and onboarding new garment manufacturers, mills and trim suppliers when needed. Develop an understanding of supplier capability across both existing and future product categories. Responsible For

Supplier & Critical Path Management

Build strong relationships with suppliers and act as a key day-to-day contact. Communicate Nadine Merabi values, standards and expectations clearly across the supply base. Monitor progress across fabric, trim and sample developments, ensuring agreed milestones are achieved.

Identify risks early, propose solutions and support the removal of Critical Path bottlenecks. Work collaboratively across Product, Design and Garment Technology to improve speed, communication and process. Technical & Qua