Sourcing Manager - Global Apparel, Onsite at HQ

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fitness apparel brand is seeking a Sourcing Manager to enhance sourcing excellence and drive initiatives across their global supply base. You will be the central point for sourcing, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring compliance with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in apparel manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for ethical sourcing. This role requires a minimum of four days onsite collaboration through the week at headquarters.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Funded healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Contributory employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark employee discount

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of component pricing and garment construction.
• Experience in apparel manufacturing and product creation.
• Knowledge of trade agreements and ethical compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier management and provide feedback aligned with strategic direction.
• Oversee development critical paths and ensure timely sample readiness.
• Conduct factory visits to assess capability, capacity, and delivery readiness.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

A prominent fitness apparel brand is seeking a Sourcing Manager to enhance sourcing excellence and drive initiatives across their global supply base. You will be the central point for sourcing, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring compliance with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in apparel manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for ethical sourcing. This role requires a minimum of four days onsite collaboration through the week at headquarters.