Fabric Sourcing & Development Specialist (Total Annual Compensation up-to 30,000 USD)

Crossian is a high-growth technology-driven e-commerce business. Behind our success is our people. As a start-up formed in 2020, we have created a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enabling our people to reach a cumulative average growth rate of over 1000% in the last 3 years. Our mission now is to build DTC brands and increase customer LTV by providing best-valued products backed by no nonsense customer service policies as Customer Centricity is at the core of our values.

As the Fabric Sourcing & Development Specialist, you will identify, evaluate, and qualify mills, fabric suppliers, and trims/accessories suppliers, managing the full material sourcing process from supplier selection through production handover while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. You will also drive fabric development - researching and proposing new materials aligned with product direction - and manage vendor relationships to continuously strengthen a reliable, high-performing material supply base.

This role requires a professional with deep industry knowledge, a strong network of mills and fabric/trims suppliers, and proven ability to negotiate, manage partners, and make data-driven sourcing decisions that support our business growth.

1/ Sourcing & Partner Acquisition:

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new garment manufacturing partners, fabric suppliers, and trims/accessories suppliers meeting company standards
• Lead the onboarding process for new partners, ensuring they understand operational requirements, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Educate and guide partners to become familiar with the company’s business processes, systems, and product categories.
• Continuously expanding network to new partners in different markets.

2/ Fabric Development

• Act as Fabric Developer: research, engineer, test, and propose new fabrics, knits, weaves, and trims aligned with product direction and target price points
• Partner with technical and design teams to create precise fabric performance specifications and care guidelines

3/ Partner Management

• Conduct regular performance reviews of fabric and trims/accessories suppliers, tracking lead time, output, quality, and compliance
• Implement improvement actions to meet business targets
• Negotiate terms and resolve issues to maintain long-term supplier relationships

4/ Production Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams such as Technical Design, Merchandising, and Quality to align on product development requirements and timelines.
• Monitor production progress and proactively address risks or delays.
• Ensure product specifications and quality standards are clearly communicated and met throughout the production process.

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Garment Technology, or a related field.
• 3-7 years’ sourcing experience in the garment industry, preferably in intimate apparel.
• Hands-on experience in fabric and trims/accessories sourcing within the garment industry
• Experience sourcing ready-made products on Taobao/Alibaba is a plus
• Existing network of garment manufacturing partners, fabric, and trims/accessories suppliers is a plus
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and critical thinking skills
• Good command of English (verbal and written) and strong communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• High integrity and professionalism

At Crossian, our people are the key to our success. We believe in creating an attractive total compensation package (TCP) that not only retains employees but allows them to excel in their profession. These include:

• Total Compensation Package: USD 20,000 - USD 30,000 per year (depending on experience, mindset and level of skillset).
• Guaranteed 13th month salary
• Full salary & social insurance package during probation
• 15 days of paid annual leave
• Global health insurance package for yourself
• A Pantry & a Crossian Cafe stocked with goodies, ready to serve
• Lots of other company benefits including 5-star annual Summer Summit, budget for frequent team building activities and other monthly / quarterly / annual company events
• General company T&D Program
• Other benefits in accordance to Company's Policy and Vietnam Labor Laws