Project Manager - Retail Sourcing Operations Change

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a Retail Sourcing Operations Change role in London. This position requires strong project management skills and experience in international sourcing, especially in Asian markets. As a Project Manager, you will manage project risks, oversee finances, and support multiple workstreams, making this a critical role that influences operations. The job offers a contract for 6 months with potential extensions, providing an opportunity to lead significant change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sourcing operations, particularly in international contexts.
• Strong understanding of international and Asian markets.
• Ability to manage project risks and deliver updates in a structured manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the workstream is well-prepared for success.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Oversee project finances effectively.

Skills

Experience in engaging and managing external project managers

Proven ability to manage change initiatives across different countries

Background in delivering change within sourcing operations

Familiarity with Buying and Merchandising

Experience in delivering organisational change across various employment law jurisdictions

Job description

Project Manager - Retail Sourcing Operations Change

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

London

Negotiable

Job Ref

BBBH157052_1765563936

Date Added

December 12th, 2025

Consultant

Maria Harris

Project Manager - Sourcing Change
London/Hybrid working
Inside IR35 Contract
6 months + extension

Our client, one of the UKs top retailers, are looking for a highly capable Project Manager to join them on an initial 6 month contract basis. The Project Manager must have broad experience, particularly in international sourcing and a strong understanding of International and Asian markets.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensuring the workstream is well-prepared for success.
• Project managing and supporting the business lead in the UK, as well as leaders in Asia and the wider delivery team.
• Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
• Providing regular status updates in line with the Value Stream governance model.
• Overseeing project finances and ensuring they are accurately reflected in the Value Stream financial system.
• Managing the delivery of multiple workstreams, with a primary focus on the operating model change. This includes supporting the business lead in rolling out tools for assortment renegotiation/tendering, training, and capability building.
• Comprehensive risk and issue management.
• Developing and maintaining an end-to-end plan for the workstream delivery.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience in engaging and managing external project managers.
• Proven ability to manage change initiatives across different countries, ideally with specific expertise in Asia.
• A background in delivering change within sourcing operations, and familiarity with Buying, Merchandising, Design, and general merchandise would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in delivering organisational change across various employment law jurisdictions would also be beneficial.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now with an up to date CV!

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.