One of Australia’s fastest-growing fashion brands is looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead the development of its global supplier and fabric ecosystem. This brand has built a loyal international customer base through trend-driven design, premium fabrics, and an obsessive focus on product quality. With continued global growth across North America, Europe, and APAC, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its sourcing capability and supplier network. This is a rare opportunity to join a digitally led fashion business scaling at pace, where product excellence, speed to market, and world-class supplier partnerships are critical to success. This role sits at the heart of the product engine - connecting design vision, fabric innovation, and global manufacturing capability. You will be responsible for building and optimising the brand’s global supplier and mill network, ensuring factories consistently deliver on quality, speed, sustainability, and commercial performance. Working closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and Sustainability, you will play a key role in enabling the brand to continue launching highly sought-after collections at speed while maintaining premium product standards. What You’ll Be Responsible For Global Sourcing Strategy Develop and implement a sourcing strategy that supports rapid global growth Diversify and strengthen the global factory base across multiple product categories Build long-term partnerships with leading manufacturers and mills Fabric & Material Innovation Lead the sourcing of fabrics and materials that deliver the brand’s signature look and feel Build a core fabric library that balances innovation, quality, and cost efficiency Work closely with mills to develop exclusive fabrications Supplier Development Identify and onboard high-performing factories across global manufacturing hubs Maintain a tiered supplier matrix based on capability, compliance, and performance Continuously build a pipeline of new suppliers to support growth and reduce risk Quality & Product Integrity Implement sourcing standards that elevate product quality and consistency Work with suppliers to drive continuous improvement across construction, finishing, and materials Lead corrective action and root cause analysis when quality issues arise Commercial Outcomes Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and supplier terms to protect margins Drive cost transparency across fabrics and production inputs Identify sourcing efficiencies without compromising quality Speed to Market Partner with product teams to translate design briefs into production-ready fabrics quickly Improve sampling efficiency and protect critical path timelines Sustainability Support the brand’s progress toward more responsible sourcing practices Work with suppliers to meet ethical compliance and sustainability standards Introduce innovative materials and circular sourcing opportunities What We’re Looking For Significant experience in fashion sourcing, supplier development, or fabric sourcing Background working with global fashion brands known for strong product and rapid growth Deep knowledge of fabrics, mills, and apparel manufacturing Strong commercial negotiation skills Experience working cross-functionally with design and product teams Strong supplier relationship management capabilities A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate sourcing risks Why This Role Is Unique Join a global digital-first fashion brand experiencing significant growth Play a key role in shaping the future supplier and fabric ecosystem Work closely with a highly product-focused leadership team Influence how the brand scales internationally while maintaining product excellence Please contact Dan on 0431312211 or dan@jivaro.com.au
