Nuno Ribeiro

Product Manager – Textile Sourcing & Development @ SKYPRO

About

Experienced and results-driven Textile Product Manager with over two decades of expertise in product development, global sourcing, and supply chain management across the aviation, fast fashion, and corporate apparel sectors. Skilled in leading complex textile operations, managing end-to-end product lifecycles, and collaborating with global teams to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Proven track record of working with top-tier clients, optimizing supplier networks, and ensuring consistent excellence from concept to final delivery. Known for blending technical textile knowledge with commercial insight to drive innovation, efficiency, and client satisfaction in multicultural environments.

Country

Portugal

City

Vila do Conde

Industry

Textiles

Skill

Product Lifecycle Management, Costing & Budget Management, Fabric & Material Sourcing, Technical Specifications & Quality Control, Supplier Relationship Management, Team Collaboration & Project Management, Trend Analysis & Forcasting

Experience

Product Manager – Textile Sourcing & Development

SKYPRO

2018-2 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Portugal

Lead textile development for global aviation brands including Emirates, Royal Air Maroc, Norse Atlantic Airways, Flair, and NetJets. Manage sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and cost negotiations. Oversee the full product lifecycle: design input, prototyping, sampling, gold seal approvals, production, and final QC. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery.

Product Director – Fast Fashion

M.C.A. Textil

2016-6 - 2018-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Barcelos, Braga, Portugal

Directed textile development for brands such as Primark, Jane Norman, and Forever 21 with large-volume, quick-turn production cycles. Collaborated closely with design, production, and logistics to streamline timelines and reduce costs.

Product Manager – Brand Cheyenne

Iodo Jeans Confecções, Lda.

2012-1 - 2016-6 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Barcelos, Braga, Portugal

Led seasonal development of denim, knitwear, and casual wear based on trend research and market analysis. Negotiated with suppliers to improve lead times and reduce costs. Oversaw production stages and ensured final output met technical and quality standards.

Buyer – Brand Cheyenne

Iodo Jeans Confecções, Lda.

2011-1 - 2011-12 · 1 yr

Barcelos, Braga, Portugal

Developed and executed seasonal buying strategies aligned with sales forecasts and budgets. Strengthened supplier relationships and introduced sustainable sourcing practices.

Production Director

Pincoltêxteis – Confecções, Lda.

2001-1 - 2010-8 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga, Portugal

Managed full-cycle production of over 1.5 million garments annually, across multiple categories. Supervised teams across design, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing. Launched seasonal catalogues and spearheaded go-to-market campaigns in Europe.

Assistant to Production Director & Quality Manager

Pincoltêxteis – Confecções, Lda.

1998-1 - 2000-12 · 3 yrs

Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga, Portugal

Implemented a digital Production Management System (PMS) and supported ISO 9001 certification with SGS. Conducted supplier audits and internal evaluations to ensure compliance and quality consistency.

Intern – Quality Management

TecMinho

1997-5 - 1997-12 · 8 mos

Guimarães, Braga, Portugal

Participated in a European project - FEPIA - aimed at supporting QMS in textile SMEs. Co-authored a hands-on manual for QMS implementation in manufacturing environments.