Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
Our team of Designers, Technologists, Buyers, and Merchandisers at Next is dedicated to continuous innovation, focusing on emerging trends, elevating quality and expanding our offering for our extensive customer base.
As the Fabric Sourcing & Technology Manager within our Menswear department, you will play a pivotal, leadership role, directing the fabric sourcing strategy across the entire menswear department.
This role requires a highly elevated taste level, strong technical knowledge and a love of newness. You will work alongside the Design Manager to identify key fabric trends well in advance of the season, initiating new fabric developments bespoke to Next’s Menswear division. You will continuously improve our quality standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategy, Leadership, and Impact
1. Lead Strategic Direction: Formulate a vision, develop a strategy and lead your team to deliver.
2. Drive Innovation: Spearhead the driving of new and bespoke fabrics and yarns, continually improving quality standards.
3. Influence: Present the latest trends and innovations to the wider menswear floor, influencing key stakeholders to embrace newness.
4. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the team, fostering accountability and strong supplier relatio...