Global Sourcing and Production Lead

COS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COS is seeking a Global Sourcing & Production Lead based in London to oversee the entire product flow and supplier management process. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams, ensuring quality, sustainability, and optimal pricing strategies while possessing strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

25% staff discount

Up to 25 days holiday

Annual health checks

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Private health & dental care

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global sourcing and supplier management within fashion or retail.
• Strong understanding of product development workflows.
• Excellent communication and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop the global supplier portfolio strategy.
• Ensure a streamlined workflow connecting suppliers directly with the collection team.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain transparency across systems.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in global sourcing, production, or supply chain management

Job description

Job Description

As a Global Sourcing & Production Lead for COS, you will have an end-to-end accountability for the product flow, from product idea to order shipment in a direct workflow with suppliers, ensuring all of our pillars (quality, price, sustainability, fashion and fit) are met. You will co-create a supplier portfolio strategy that fits the department collection needs. Collaborating with stakeholders across Buying, Design and Production, you will secure integrated workflows and partnerships across our teams - directly to supplier.

What you will do:

• Co-develop the global supplier portfolio strategy in collaboration with the Heads of Buying and the Global Senior Merchandising Manager.
• Identify and secure suppliers that meet COS’s quality and sustainability standards and co-create a new quality flow with the supply chain team to encourage supplier ownership of quality performance.
• Build strong, long-term supplier partnerships through close collaboration, performance evaluation, and shared goals.
• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of global purchasing strategies to ensure best-in-class pricing, timely delivery, and optimal product quality.
• Ensure a streamlined, efficient workflow that connects suppliers directly with the collection team, integrating all steps from product development to shipment.
• Maintain transparency across systems and processes, ensuring alignment with the broader brand strategy—especially when suppliers or resources are shared across departments.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure that workflow routines are followed by all stakeholders, including the Buying Office, supply chain, and key suppliers.
• Act as a central point of coordination between Buying, Design, Pattern, Production, and suppliers to ensure clear, consistent communication and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the Buying team in building production knowledge and awareness through ongoing learning and development.
• Own and communicate the seasonal timeline and critical path, ensuring all milestones from concept to shipment are met.
• Set and manage the short- and long-term purchasing strategy and assortment planning in line with business goals.
• Ensure the merchandising workflow is executed effectively and supports the overall product and brand strategy.
• Foster a culture of adaptability, learning, and collaboration across teams and with suppliers.
• Promote multi-competence within the department by encouraging cross-functional understanding of purchasing and production
  
  
  

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

What you need to succeed:

• Proven experience in global sourcing, production, or supply chain management within the fashion or retail industry (jersey experience beneficial)
• Strong understanding of product development, supplier management, and merchandising workflows.
• Technical knowledge of fabric and materials an advantage
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process optimization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in change.
• Passionate about product quality, sustainability, and delivering value to the customer.
  
  
  

Additional Information

This is a full time permanent role based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Annual health checks
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust
• Private health & dental care
  
  
  

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here.

Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!