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Sourcing & Compliance Manager

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicestershire

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

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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