Strategic Materials Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness retail brand is seeking a Materials Sourcing Manager to oversee the raw materials supplier base, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and sustainably. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in material sourcing, strong technical knowledge of materials, and the ability to manage a team effectively. This hybrid role requires attendance at HQ in Solihull at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Extensive material sourcing experience in an apparel/retail business.
• Understanding of apparel design, development, and production timelines.
• Experience in global sourcing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute material timelines within the defined critical path.
• Collaborate with development and design teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors.

Skills

Technical knowledge of materials

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

A leading fitness retail brand is seeking a Materials Sourcing Manager to oversee the raw materials supplier base, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and sustainably. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in material sourcing, strong technical knowledge of materials, and the ability to manage a team effectively. This hybrid role requires attendance at HQ in Solihull at least 3 days a week.