Global Director, Product Development & Sourcing

Universal Music; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music company in London seeks a Director of Product Development & Sourcing to enhance merchandise execution across Retail and E-commerce. This role demands extensive experience in apparel and accessories production, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include collaborating with brand management, negotiating pricing, managing P&L, and leading a product development team. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have comprehensive technical knowledge. Opportunities for travel and process improvements are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Apparel and Accessories Production.
• Diverse market segment background for apparel and accessories.
• Extensive technical knowledge of raw materials and garment constructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage process workflow improvements.
• Negotiate and cost engineer products with vendors.
• Work collaboratively with Brand Management and Creative Teams.
• Manage overall pricing and P&L analysis.

Skills

Apparel and Accessories Production experience

Strong costing and product engineering skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communicator

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Suite and Adobe proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Textile Science, Fashion Design or Sourcing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

A leading music company in London seeks a Director of Product Development & Sourcing to enhance merchandise execution across Retail and E-commerce. This role demands extensive experience in apparel and accessories production, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include collaborating with brand management, negotiating pricing, managing P&L, and leading a product development team. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have comprehensive technical knowledge. Opportunities for travel and process improvements are integral to the position.