Job Description

Description

A unique opportunity is recruiting for a heritage outerwear/knitwear and countrywear brand as a Sourcing Manager. From a technical or production background, we are open to experience from a similar premium or luxury brand environment; sourcing and developing high quality men\xe2\x80\x99s and ladieswear. A technical understanding of knitwear, yarns and fabrics would be advantageous and experience of working on smaller order volumes, quality production essential.

The full-time role is based in our Nottinghamshire Head Office reporting to the Technical/Production Director. There is the likelihood of accelerated promotion due to retirement (March 2025).

Sourcing Manager \xe2\x80\x93 The Job Outline:

Recruiting for an experienced Sourcing Manager to be accountable for premium own brand apparel, knitwear and multiproduct. Part of the Senior Management Team this role will be to propose and deliver a robust Sourcing strategy and sustainable partnerships. Responsible for the management and development of existing relationships and new sources of supply, ensuring all ranges are delivered on time, to quality standards, compliance and brand/customer\xe2\x80\x99s specifications. Experience in a similar role, with ownership of CP management, PO cycles, stock management and in managing 3rd party suppliers from across the globe is essential.

• To support design and development process to build up commercially viable ranges which fit within the brand
• Liaising with the technical team to manage on-time delivery of sampling.

Sourcing Manager The Candidate Experience:

• Experience from within a similar apparel and raw materials sourcing management position (min. 5years).
• Previous experience of working with men\xe2\x80\x99s and ladies\xe2\x80\x99 knitwear, multi-products including outerwear
• Implement critical paths for both SMS and production.
• Team management and ability to mentor /motivate others. A prior knowledge of knitted apparel, outerwear premium apparel is preferable.
• A knowledge of social, ethical, environmental and legal standards ie. SMETA would be advantageous.
• Ability to travel as/when to global vendor partners and new sources
• Must have a strong commercial eye.
• High level of technical understanding of garment construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good time management with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Creative and forward thinking.

To apply please send your CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk quoting our reference: 12790AA

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