Sourcing Manager - 12 month FTC

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness apparel company in the UK is seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee sourcing operations and drive efficiency in global supply. The role demands strong project management and negotiation skills alongside a keen understanding of the apparel industry and ethical compliance standards.

Benefits

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday plus additional day for birthday

Contributory Employer pension scheme

Gymshark Employee Discount

Enhanced Family Leave package

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of component pricing and garment construction.
• Experience in apparel manufacturing and product creation.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of trade agreements and ethical compliance standards.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier management and develop supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery timelines with suppliers.
• Manage vendor contracts and performance metrics.
• Lead projects across team functions and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct factory visits to assess supplier capabilities.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

People management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

Are you a sourcing professional with a passion for product, process, and performance? We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our team at GSHQ and play a key role in driving sourcing excellence across our global supply base on a 12-month FTC.

This role serves as the central point of contact for sourcing within GSHQ, leading initiatives and cross‑functional projects with internal teams and external suppliers. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our sourcing operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting supplier management and providing feedback aligned with strategic direction
• Negotiating programme pricing, margins, and delivery timelines
• Overseeing development critical paths and ensuring timely sample readiness
• Aligning with technical and raw materials teams to meet regional legislation requirements
• Leading interdepartmental communication as the operations lead for your category
• Managing vendor contracts and supplier scorecards
• Monitoring capacity, utilisation, and performance against KPIs
• Supporting seasonal strategy and rebuy processes
• Coaching and guiding team members on sourcing activities
• Conducting factory visits to assess capability, capacity, and delivery readiness
• Managing ad hoc brand, commercial, and design projects
• Driving product re‑engineering opportunities to improve quality and reduce cost
• Onboarding new vendors in collaboration with ethical and sustainability teams
• Building innovation partnerships with mills, garment, and accessory manufacturers
• Strong understanding of component pricing and garment construction
• Experience in apparel manufacturing and product creation
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Knowledge of trade agreements and ethical compliance standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM or similar systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience in people management and coaching
• Ability to interpret data for decision‐making
• Cultural awareness and adaptability

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in sourcing within a global brand
• Problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to present, facilitate, and manage change
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and self‑awareness
• Strong organisational and storytelling skills using data

Onsite Collaboration:

Due to the hands‑on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team, we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem‑solve, and deliver world‑class products for our community.

Belonging at Gymshark

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

About Us

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. It’s what we want for our community, and our team.

The Perks

• Performance‑based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

Office Location Specific Benefits (HQ/IQ)

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars

Note

The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.