Head of Sourcing (12 month FTC)

*This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract*

Were looking for aHead of Sourcing to shape the future of Gymsharks supply chain. This role is all about creating and driving a world-class sourcing strategy building powerful supplier partnerships securing the best deals and ensuring we deliver the innovative high-performance products our community loves. If youre ready to lead influence and future-proof our global sourcing this is your stage.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

What youll be responsible for:

• Driving and executing 3-year supplier strategies ensuring capability capacity quality and performance align with Gymsharks buy calendar.
• Leading vendor allocation order placement and raw material spend to deliver on business needs.
• Partnering with suppliers to review investments manage commitments and unlock technical and commercial opportunities.
• Building a fit-for-purpose supply chain and a sourcing strategy that connects Design Materials Merchandising and Development to a shared vision.
• Owning sourcing calendars processes and policies embedding responsible buying practices across the business.
• Delivering transparent accurate costing documentation reporting intake margin and spend to the wider business.
• Staying ahead of technology market shifts and regulations to guide new sourcing markets and categories.
• Managing supplier performance through scorecards capacity targets savings initiatives and margin KPIs.
• Coaching and guiding your team while also supporting supplier management and long-term relationship building.
• Travelling to factories to assess capabilities drive re-engineering opportunities and ensure product excellence.

What youll be accountable for:

• Leading coaching and developing a diverse sourcing team with people leadership at the heart.
• Setting departmental goals aligning with Apparel & Accessories strategy and delivering on category margin targets.
• Owning supplier spend negotiations capacity planning and performance management including onboarding and exit strategies.
• Constantly raising the bar on service cost and quality.
• Creating and rolling out seasonal strategies in partnership with peers and suppliers.
• Reporting and presenting departmental KPIs and sourcing strategy to leadership.
• Designing roles delegating effectively and fostering a performance-driven team culture.
• Embedding a culture of belonging inclusivity and recognition across the team.
• Acting as a key influencer within the business ensuring sourcing is a driver of Gymsharks growth and innovation.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of component pricing garment manufacturing construction and production management.
• Stronganalytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound commercial decisions.
• Solidfinancial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets costings and margins.
• Knowledge ofregional sourcing practices trade agreements ethical compliance standards and material/trim testing fundamentals.
• Proven track record inapparel manufacturing and product creation.
• Strongpeople management and coaching experience with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Exceptionalcommunication skills (written and verbal) with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Highlyproficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with PLM or similar data management systems.
• Culturally aware adaptable and skilled at building effective global relationships.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading a sourcing team within a global brand.
• Thrives in afast-paced dynamic environment with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A creative problem solver solution-focused resilient and adaptable.
• Skilled instorytelling with data and confident in presenting facilitating and managing change.
• Alateral thinker who isnt afraid to challenge or be challenged.
• High levels ofemotional intelligence self-awareness and facilitation skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and open to giving and receiving effective feedback.

Onsite Collaboration

Due to the hands-on and collaborative nature of the work in our Product & Supply Chain team we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at Gymshark HQ. This helps us innovate problem-solve and deliver world-class products together.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. Were an equal opportunities employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. Were committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email .

ABOUT US.

Were here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further go faster be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best whatever that means for them. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were looking for people who want to join us for the ride our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

• Performance-based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme including salary sacrifice EV scheme dental insurance cycle to work tech scheme holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
• EV charge points available