Product And Sourcing Manager (Mat Cover) FTC

TRP RECRUITMENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP RECRUITMENT in Watford is seeking an experienced Product & Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end development, sourcing, and production across international brands.

You will work with senior leadership to ensure on-time delivery, margins and quality, while coaching a multidisciplinary team.

This is a strategic role for a commercially minded professional who can optimise processes and build strong supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Extensive fashion industry experience in product development and sourcing leadership.
• Proven track record leading high-performing product/sourcing teams.
• Strong garment manufacturing and supply chain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead full product development lifecycle from supplier allocation to shipment.
• Develop relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Create sourcing strategies targeting quality, margin and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements to drive outcomes.
• Oversee product costings and margins to meet profitability targets.
• Monitor production timelines and resolve sourcing/production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across development, sourcing and production processes.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team including Product Managers and Garment Technologists.
• Build relationships with customers and buyers, attending meetings and providing commercial product expertise.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on progress and performance.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing leadership

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded product and sourcing manager for a 1 yr maternity caover . on behalf of our client a well-established group company with a portfolio of globally recognised brands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product & Sourcing Manager to lead product development, sourcing, technical, and production functions across multiple globally recognised brands.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the end-to-end product development and sourcing process, ensuring products are delivered on time, within margin targets, and to the highest quality standards.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading the full product development lifecycle from supplier allocation through to final shipment.
• Managing and developing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Creating and implementing sourcing strategies that support quality, margin, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve the best business outcomes.
• Overseeing product costings and margin management, ensuring profitability targets are met.
• Monitoring production timelines and resolving sourcing, production, and quality challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement across product development, sourcing, and production processes.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary team including Product Managers, Product Developers, Garment Technologists, and support staff.
• Building strong relationships with customers and buyers, attending meetings and providing commercial product expertise.
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Design, and other internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Providing regular reporting and updates to senior leadership on product development progress, sourcing strategies, and commercial performance.

Person Specification:

• Extensive experience within the fashion industry, with a strong background in product development and sourcing leadership.
• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing product and sourcing teams.
• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing, product development processes, sourcing, and supply chain management.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing costings, margins, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working with off-price accounts and managing complex product categories.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of garment technology, quality assurance, and compliance processes would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded product and sourcing professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing international fashion business