Textile Development and Procurement Analyst

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Job Summary: Provides support in textile development and manages procurement of materials for a boutique brand, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and supplier follow-up. Key Highlights: 1. Textile product development and procurement management 2. Collaboration with domestic suppliers and quality control 3. Focus on boutique brands and high perceived value **Textile Development and Procurement Analyst** **Job Objective** Support textile product development and manage material procurement to ensure timely supply and production tracking with suppliers, guaranteeing quality standards and on-time delivery for a boutique-style brand. **Key Responsibilities** * Identify, evaluate, and propose **fabric, trim, and material suppliers** (primarily domestic). * Manage **material procurement**: fabrics, labels, zippers, buttons, etc. * Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and basic terms with suppliers. * Track purchase orders through to final delivery. * Coordinate sample development (prototypes and production samples). * Monitor workshops and suppliers to ensure adherence to schedules. * Support quality control of materials and finished products. * Verify that products comply with technical specifications and brand standards. * Maintain an up-to-date supplier database. * Support production planning (key dates and priorities). **Requirements** **Education:** * Graduate in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Fashion Business Administration (or related fields) **Experience:** * 2–3 years in textile production or product development * Textile material procurement * Experience working with workshops or suppliers **Technical Knowledge** * Basic–intermediate knowledge of fabrics, materials, and garment manufacturing processes * Proficiency in technical specifications * Procurement and supplier relationship management * Basic quality control * Intermediate Excel proficiency **Highly Valued:** * Experience with boutique or low-volume (non-mass-market) brands * Familiarity with local suppliers (especially in Gamarra or other textile clusters) * Aesthetic judgment aligned with high-perceived-value brands **Key Competencies** * Strong organizational and tracking abilities * Proactivity (critical in small-team environments) * Sound judgment balancing quality versus cost * Negotiation skills * Clear communication with workshops and internal teams * Attention to detail * Sense of urgency **Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * On-time material supply compliance * Material stockout rate * Quality compliance for materials and production * Cost control vs. budget * Response time to supplier-related issues **Ideal Candidate Profile** An organized, action-oriented, and eager-to-learn individual who can seamlessly transition between office and field work (e.g., supplier/workshop visits), with a keen eye for detail and product sensitivity—essential for a boutique brand where quality and finish make the difference. Salary: S/.1,500.00 – S/.2,500.00 per month Experience: * four: 2 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment