Sourcing Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sourcing Manager in Willenhall to lead supplier and product strategies for a fast-growing brand. The ideal candidate has proven experience in buying and a keen interest in ethical sourcing and sustainability. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 and allows for a hybrid work arrangement, balancing both commercial expertise and responsible sourcing practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer, merchandiser, or commercial product manager.
• Strong confidence in driving range decisions and negotiations.
• Interest in ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal supplier and product strategy reviews.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Manage and develop strong supplier relationships.
• Guide new suppliers through first orders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Passion for ethical sourcing

Job description

Sourcing Manager | Greater Manchester | £45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid

We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager who’s as passionate about beautiful, commercially strong products as they are about efficiency, ethics, and smart strategy.

If you’re a proven buyer looking for a role that broadens your scope, this is a natural step: your skills in range planning, supplier relationships, and commercial decision‑making will translate directly into managing the sourcing and responsible product strategy for a fast‑growing, design‑led brand.

This is a pivotal role where commercial buying expertise meets responsible sourcing, giving you the chance to shape how collections are developed, sourced, and delivered to customers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Lead seasonal supplier and product strategy reviews, analysing data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximise commercial potential.
• Contribute to a forward‑thinking strategy that balances style, quality, ethical standards, and profitability.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities, materials, products, territories, and operational solutions to strengthen the brand and deliver exciting assortments.
• Anticipate challenges, close gaps, and bring fresh ideas to how products are developed, sourced, and delivered.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships, ensuring transparency, trust, and innovation at every stage.
• Apply ethical and compliance checks to ensure suppliers meet the brand's standards.
• Work closely with buying, tech and merchandising teams to validate suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and ensure business cases are sound.
• Lead projects to implement new processes or solutions, coordinating multiple teams to bring initiatives to life.
• Guide new suppliers through first orders and ongoing collaboration, troubleshooting and resolving challenges to maintain smooth delivery.
• Stay ahead of evolving legislation.
• Partner with teams to maintain high standards for ethical sourcing, stock quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier performance, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and commercial goals.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a buyer, merchandiser, or commercial product manager.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in driving range decisions, supplier negotiations, and cost structures.
• Interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability, and ESG compliance, with the ability to implement best practice across partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Analytical, strategic, and proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Passion for delivering beautiful, commercially viable product ranges that delight customers and align with brand values.

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