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Sourcing Manager

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £40000 – £45000/annum

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’s 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 – 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’s 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’s and ladies’ 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

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