Job Description

Job Title: Fabric Buyer

Company: Hatrick / Vecchio

Location: Cape Town

Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven Fabric Buyer to join our team at Hatrick/Vecchio. You'll be responsible for sourcing high-quality fabrics, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring we stay ahead of trends in performance and fashion textiles.

If you're someone who knows your way around mills, negotiates with confidence, and has an eye for both quality and cost, this role's for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and develop new fabric suppliers

Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms with suppliers.

Evaluate fabric performance, quality, and compliance.

Manage fabric orders and delivery timelines to meet production deadlines.

Work closely with the design and production teams to align on fabric selection and innovation.

Monitor fabric market trends, prices, and availability.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years' experience as a fabric buyer (school wear or sportswear industry preferred).

Strong knowledge of textiles, fabric performance, and garment production.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple orders at once.

Why Join Us:

At Hatrick/Vecchio, you'll be part of a growing brand that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork. We move fast, think big, and take pride in producing apparel that performs as good as it looks.

Start Date: As soon as possible

If this sounds like your kind of role, send your CV and a short cover letter to grant@hatrick.co.za, nooriya@hatrick.co.za and marcelle@hatrick.co.za with "Fabric Buyer Application" in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person