Production Sourcing & Supplier Data Manager

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and technically qualify suppliers across production processes (fabrics, dyeing, finishing, printing, embroidery, washing).
• Conduct structured supplier onboarding, ensuring full visibility of technical capabilities, capacity limits, quality standards, certifications and compliance.
• Validate suppliers’ ability to scale from sample to bulk production.
  
  

• Build and maintain a centralized, accurate supplier database.
• Keep supplier data updated on capabilities, costs (by process, MOQ, volume breaks), lead times, technical limitations, risks and certifications.
• Ensure data is standardized, transparent, comparable and usable by internal teams.
  

• Collect, validate and structure production cost data at supplier and process level.
• Maintain clear cost benchmarks across suppliers for printing, dyeing, embroidery, washing, finishing and fabrics.
• Identify gaps, overlaps and opportunities within the supplier base (e.g. missing capabilities, cost outliers).
• Provide clear data inputs to support supplier selection decisions.
  

• Act as a technical sourcing reference for Development, Planning and Production.
• Recommend suitable suppliers for development and production needs.
• Support internal teams with clear supplier insights.
  

• Ensure all supplier data is correctly maintained in ERP and sourcing tools.
• Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions and update routines.
• Periodically review supplier information to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Support internal audits and compliance checks through complete and traceable supplier data.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Must-have/Nice-to-have)

• Experience in production sourcing, supplier development or technical sourcing within fashion or textiles.
• Strong understanding of fabrics and textile production processes.
• Solid costing knowledge at supplier and process level.
• Structured, detail-oriented and data-driven mindset.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (PHC or similar) and Excel.
• Fluent in English.
  
  

• Experience with sustainability standards and supplier compliance (e.g. GOTS, OEKO-TEX).
• Experience working with international supplier networks.
• Familiarity with supplier audits or certification processes.
• Knowledge of garment development workflows and tech packs.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
• Generous allocation of 26 vacation days per year.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Modern and well-equipped office space in a convenient location.