Sourcing Manager 12 month FTC

Solihull - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a sourcing professional with a passion for product process and performance Were looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our team at GSHQ and play a key role in driving sourcing excellence across our global supply base on a 12-month FTC.

This role serves as the central point of contact for sourcing within GSHQ leading initiatives and cross-functional projects with internal teams and external suppliers. Youll be instrumental in ensuring our sourcing operations are efficient compliant and aligned with strategic goals.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

Supporting supplier management and providing feedback aligned with strategic direction
Negotiating programme pricing margins and delivery timelines
Overseeing development critical paths and ensuring timely sample readiness
Aligning with technical and raw materials teams to meet regional legislation requirements
Leading interdepartmental communication as the operations lead for your category
Managing vendor contracts and supplier scorecards
Monitoring capacity utilisation and performance against KPIs
Supporting seasonal strategy and rebuy processes
Coaching and guiding team members on sourcing activities
Conducting factory visits to assess capability capacity and delivery readiness
Managing ad hoc brand commercial and design projects
Driving product re-engineering opportunities to improve quality and reduce cost
Onboarding new vendors in collaboration with ethical and sustainability teams
Building innovation partnerships with mills garment and accessory manufacturers

Essential Skills:

Strong understanding of component pricing and garment construction
Experience in apparel manufacturing and product creation
Commercial and financial acumen
Knowledge of trade agreements and ethical compliance standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM or similar systems
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience in people management and coaching
Ability to interpret data for decision-making
Cultural awareness and adaptability

Preferred Skills:

Previous experience in sourcing within a global brand
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Ability to present facilitate and manage change
Emotional intelligence resilience and self-awareness
Strong organisational and storytelling skills using data

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands-on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate problem-solve and deliver world-class products for our community.

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 (HQ/IQ):

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

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Required Experience:

Manager

Are you a sourcing professional with a passion for product process and performance Were looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our team at GSHQ and play a key role in driving sourcing excellence across our global supply base on a 12-month FTC.This role serves as the central point of contact for sour...