Compliance and Sourcing Manager

Retail Human Resources plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is seeking a compliance and sourcing manager based in Manchester with regular international travel. The role leads supplier compliance, ethical trade and product traceability to ensure audit-readiness and regulatory alignment.

You will engage with suppliers and internal teams, drive improvements across the supply chain, and support the rollout of Digital Product Passports while benefiting from hybrid/flexible working options and a strong benefits package including

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, ethical trade or sourcing within fashion/textiles.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chains.
• Hands-on experience with supplier audits and compliance frameworks (SMETA, SEDEX).
• Understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Digital Product Passports / supply chain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier compliance programs and audits with global reach.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure audit-readiness and transparency.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and product compliance across the supply chain.
• Drive continuous improvements across the global supply network.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Sourcing management

Audits management

Ethical trade

Traceability systems

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SMETA

SEDEX

Digital Product Passports

Job description

This is a fabulous opportunity for a compliance and sourcing manager to join a leading brand and success story in a senior capacity.

Acting as the internal expert on supplier compliance, ethical trade and product traceability, you will be working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the business is audit-ready, transparent and aligned with evolving regulations including the rollout of Digital Product Passports (DPP).

The role will be suitable for candidates experienced in a compliance, ethical trade or sourcing role within fashion or textiles; with a strong knowledge of global supply chains; hands-on experience with supplier audits and compliance frameworks (SMETA, SEDEX); an understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements; and a strong working knowledge of Digital Product Passports / supply chain traceability.

Day to day you will be Manchester-based, with regular international travel to visit suppliers, support audits and drive compliance improvements across the supply chain.

You will be part of a business which genuinely cares about their employees plus there are hybrid/flexible working options and a very competitive benefits package including private medical.

Reference: CB-16136