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Havenly

Online interior design with designer matching

Textile Sourcing Manager

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Supply-Chain Management, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in fabric sourcing or procurement, including negotiating and managing supplier relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of fabric types, fiber composition, and production processes, including assessing how raw materials affect quality, performance, and cost.
  • Ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and draw insights to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Strong negotiation, contract-management, and cost-analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with digital textile printing processes and understanding of inkjet printing on fabric, including environmental advantages such as reduced waste and water usage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other analytical tools.
  • Experience using AI-based tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other generative AI for supplier research, market analysis, and process optimization, or willingness to learn and adopt AI technologies to enhance sourcing efficiency.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers and attend trade shows.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and select domestic and global suppliers for bedding, rugs, upholstery fabrics, and digitally printed textiles.
  • Establish procurement policies and define material requirements in partnership with design and merchandising.
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms; draft and review contracts; and oversee supplier relationships to achieve target quality and price.
  • Manage requests for proposals and lead market research and vendor profiling to support vendor selection.
  • Collaborate with design and product-development teams to ensure sourced fabrics meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
  • Work with product design and Quality Assurance to evaluate fabric samples and approve them for production.
  • Monitor innovations in weave, finish, and digital printing technologies, and track market trends to keep offerings current and competitive.
  • Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking of raw-material prices, accounting for how fiber composition influences fabric quality and cost.
  • Use data to forecast demand, develop annual budgets, and identify savings opportunities.
  • Work with planning, logistics, and inventory teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and optimize procurement processes.
  • Manage production schedules and transportation needs to ensure timely material delivery.
  • Ensure vendors adhere to environmental, social, and quality standards.
  • Advocate for materials and processes that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact, including digital printing methods that save energy and water.
  • Partner with design, product, merchandising, and finance teams to integrate sourcing strategies with product development.
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience sourcing bedding, rugs, upholstery fabrics, or digitally printed textiles is highly desirable.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.

About the Company

Havenly

Online interior design with designer matching

Havenly offers online interior design services by connecting homeowners and renters with professional designers. Designers work one-on-one with clients to create customized design plans, including a 3D rendering of the proposed space, and Havenly sources products from more than 100 home brands to realize the plan. The service is priced to be accessible, with design sessions starting around $79, and a consolidated checkout with a price guarantee so clients don’t overpay. The company differentiates itself through its large, nationwide reach (over 100,000 designs completed across all 50 states), its emphasis on personalization and convenience, and a network of vetted designers who tailor spaces to individual styles and budgets. Havenly’s goal is to make professional interior design easy to access and affordable for a broad audience, helping people create beautiful and functional living spaces without needing in-depth expertise.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$85.8M
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2014

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