Sourcing Manager
Core
Shaping and executing global sourcing strategy to ensure the right partners, capacity, and capabilities support ambitious growth plans for apparel products.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager
Builds
Global supplier network and supply chain capacity for Gymshark apparel
Domain
Apparel/Fashion Retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> supply chain capacity and supplier performance
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, cost negotiation, supply chain risk mitigation, supplier onboarding and exit, team leadership, data analysis, PLM systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Apparel design and production lifecycle knowledge, sustainability practices, stakeholder management
Technologies
PLM, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Support delivery of sourcing strategy and align internal/external stakeholders; Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement; Identify opportunities to diversify and de-risk supply; Drive costing excellence to achieve margin targets; Develop and execute Tier 1 capacity strategies; Monitor supplier performance and lead improvement/exit plans; Lead, coach, and develop the Sourcing Executive; Identify and onboard new suppliers and regions; Roll out sourcing SOPs; Champion responsible purchasing and ethical sourcing practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership