Sourcing Manager

Yibi Group | Global Manufacturing Partner for Luxury Jewelry & Leather Goods Hardware; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YIBI Group, based in London, seeks a Sourcing Manager to strengthen relationships with UK luxury, fashion, and accessories brands. This remote, contract-based role focuses on sourcing networks, supplier relationships, and new development opportunities.

The candidate will identify sourcing opportunities, support supplier discussions, and provide insights into UK sourcing practices and brand expectations, helping connect brands with YIBI's capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or product development.
• Familiarity with luxury, accessories, leather goods, or premium consumer products.
• Strong communication and commercial relationship skills.
• Existing UK sourcing or luxury-industry networks are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with sourcing, procurement, and product teams.
• Identify potential hardware and accessories sourcing opportunities.
• Support supplier discussions and early-stage development projects.
• Provide insights into UK sourcing practices and brand expectations.
• Help connect relevant brands with YIBI's product-development and manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Luxury network

Communication skills

Job description

YIBI Group supports global luxury brands with high-end leather goods hardware development and manufacturing. Our capabilities span product engineering, precision metal manufacturing, surface finishing, assembly, and quality management.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager based in London to strengthen our relationships with UK luxury, fashion, and accessories businesses. This role focuses on sourcing networks, strategic supplier relationships, and new development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with sourcing, procurement, and product teams.
• Identify potential hardware and accessories sourcing opportunities.
• Support supplier discussions and early-stage development projects.
• Provide insights into UK sourcing practices and brand expectations.
• Help connect relevant brands with YIBI's product-development and manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or product development.
• Familiarity with luxury, accessories, leather goods, or premium consumer products.
• Strong communication and commercial relationship skills.
• Existing UK sourcing or luxury-industry networks are preferred.

Required Skills

Remote, contract-based and project-oriented.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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