About the role
We're looking for an experienced Sourcing & Compliance Manager with a solid background in fashion & textiles. Reporting to the Head of Production and Sourcing, you'll lead global sourcing activities while ensuring the supplier network meets the highest standards of ethical, regulatory and compliance performance.
This is a strategic role combining commercial sourcing, supplier relationship management and compliance leadership. You'll work closely with global suppliers across multiple product categories to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions that support growth aligned with business objectives, maintain targets and brand values.
Based from a HQ in Castle Donington this is a permanent full-time hybrid role, with regular international travel to visit suppliers, conduct audits and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Our client is a global leader with decades of expertise in designing, sourcing and delivering high-quality clothing solutions, and has operations in the UK, Europe, ASIA and US.
Sourcing & Compliance Manager - Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver global sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Identify, negotiate and manage relationships with international suppliers.
- Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery and innovation.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve margins.
- Lead supplier compliance programmes, including ethical sourcing, ESG, product safety and regulatory standards.
- Manage supplier audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure suppliers meet UK and international regulatory standards.
- Champion responsible sourcing and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through effective planning and supplier management.
- Lead and develop a team of Sourcing & Compliance Specialists.
- Regular international travel to support supplier visits, audits and performance reviews.
Sourcing & Compliance Manager - About You, Skills & Requirements
You'll be an experienced sourcing and supply chain professional from within fashion and textiles who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Significant experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing or product-led business.
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
- A proven track record of managing supplier compliance, governance and audit programmes.
- Good knowledge of garment and fabric manufacturing, materials and global supply markets.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Applicants must have full Right to Work in UK, sponsorship cannot be provided
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