RTW Fabric Sampling & Purchasing Specialist
About this role
Lavorare per Stella McCartney è un'esperienza davvero gratificante. In qualità di azienda operante nell'industria della moda di lusso con un forte profilo etico, siamo leader e innovatori nel settore.
The RTW Fabric Sampling & Purchasing Specialist will join the RTW team based in Novara, reporting to the RTW Raw Material Manager.
The role will act as the main point of contact for fabric sampling and purchasing activities, supporting the research, development and production handover of fabric collections.
The position will ensure the correct coordination of suppliers, systems, sample materials, orders and internal stakeholders, contributing to the smooth execution of the RTW development process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support fabric research and development activities, acting as the key point of contact between the RTW team, the London-based research office and external suppliers.
- Manage relationships with fabric suppliers, including requests, follow-ups, price negotiation, quality checks and delivery timelines.
- Ensure the correct management of fabric information within internal systems, including coding, order entry, updates and tracking, in coordination with the Production team.
- Own and maintain the seasonal fabric archive, ensuring the accurate organization, visual representation and continuous update of fabric catalogues and material libraries.
- Monitor and manage the seasonal sampling budget, tracking sampling costs, purchase orders and related expenditure to ensure alignment with budget targets.
- Coordinate the availability and allocation of materials required for prototype development, working closely with the Product Development and Warehouse teams to ensure timely sourcing, stock visibility and delivery of fabrics throughout the development process.
Your Talent:
- At least 3 years of experience in fabric sampling, fabric purchasing, textile sourcing or a similar role within the fashion/luxury industry.
- Previous experience in supplier management, order follow-up, price negotiation and material tracking.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Previous experience with Stealth, PLM and/or Kubix is considered a plus.
Salary Range: € 35.000 - € 40.000 Gross Annual Salary (RAL).
A noi di Stella McCartney piace essere audaci. Ciò significa sfidare sé stessi e il settore in cui lavoriamo. Come parte dei nostri impegni per una moda sostenibile, abbiamo una strategia ambiziosa e l’obiettivo di mettere al centro di tutto ciò che facciamo la diversità, l’uguaglianza e l’inclusione. Il nostro punto di partenza è creare uno spazio di lavoro in cui voci diverse siano rispettate, ascoltate e alimentate in modo equo, a prescindere da fattori culturali e sociali. Desideriamo inoltre influenzare e capovolgere la moda e altri settori, facendo splendere talenti internazionali e vari
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Company at a glance
Stella McCartney is a luxury lifestyle brand that was launched under the designer’s name in 2001. It emboldens confident femininity with elevated yet effortless, conscious fashion. The brand is committed to being an ethical and modern company, believing it is responsible for the resources it uses and the impact it has on the environment. It is therefore constantly innovating new ways to become more sustainable, from designing to store practices and product manufacturing. As a lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney never uses any leather, feathers, fur or skins in any products for both ethical and environmental reasons – pioneering a movement for the use of alternative materials. Supporting regenerative agriculture and circularity, the brand is embracing new business models that will transform how clothes are sourced, produced, sold, shared, repaired and reused, promoting long-lasting products with extended use to reduce environmental impact. Today, Stella McCartney spans women’s ready to wear, unisex capsules, kids’ clothing, accessories, swimwear, lingerie, a performance wear collaboration with adidas, STELLA skincare and more – with 48 directly owned stores and 21 franchise stores across New York City, London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. Our collections are now sold in 77 nations through 863 specialty shops and department stores, and ship to 100 countries via online.
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