Pentex Ltd
Administrative Assistant
London
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Fabric Sourcing Assistant
The Role
This is an entry-level role for someone passionate about textiles and fashion, and who wants to develop their knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing and development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to request fabric samples, quotations, developments and updates.
- Organise, label and manage fabric swatches, cuttings and physical storage areas.
- Handle practical tasks including unpacking and sorting fabric shipments and samples.
- Track incoming swatches, fabric sample requests and developments using spreadsheets or internal systems.
- Maintain accurate sourcing records and follow up agreed supplier actions and timelines.
- Record and compare fabric pricing and assist with basic cost analysis.
- Support fabric searches against customer and Design briefs, pulling relevant options from existing libraries and supplier developments.
- Support seasonal and category sourcing activities through fabric and supplier research, sample collection and development follow-up.
- Request new fabric options and developments from suppliers under the direction of the Fabric Sourcing Manager.
- Prepare fabric, price and sourcing information for internal reviews and customer/Design range discussions.
- Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Fabric Technology and other relevant teams to support fabric selection, sourcing and development against customer and product briefs.
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About You
- Relevant experience and understanding in Textiles and/or Fabric Properties
- Strong interest in fashion fabrics and a desire to learn the end-to-end sourcing process
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
- Willingness to engage in hands-on physical tasks, including unpacking and sorting fabric samples
- Solid time management and organisation skills
- Logical and analytical thinking — comfort working with numbers and comparing prices
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What's In It For You
- 20 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Reward and recognition platform
- Long service awards
- Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity
- Fresh fruit in the office
- Team and company social events
- Early finish Fridays
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Skills
Fabric Sourcing
Textile Knowledge
Supplier Communication
Cost Analysis
Sample Management
Inventory Tracking
Time Management
Organization
Analytical Thinking
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Attention To Detail
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