TRP Recruitment ltd
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Job Title: Product and Sourcing Manager
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Product and Sourcing Manager for a 1-year maternity cover, on behalf of our client, a well-established group company with a portfolio of globally recognized brands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product & Sourcing Manager to lead product development, sourcing, technical, and production functions across multiple globally recognized brands.
Main Responsibilities
- Leading the full product development lifecycle from supplier allocation through to final shipment.
- Managing and developing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Creating and implementing sourcing strategies that support quality, margin, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve the best business outcomes.
- Overseeing product costings and margin management, ensuring profitability targets are met.
- Monitoring production timelines and resolving sourcing, production, and quality challenges.
- Driving continuous improvement across product development, sourcing, and production processes.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary team including Product Managers, Product Developers, Garment Technologists, and support staff.
- Building strong relationships with customers and buyers, attending meetings and providing commercial product expertise.
- Collaborating closely with Sales, Design, and other internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Providing regular reporting and updates to senior leadership on product development progress, sourcing strategies, and commercial performance.
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Person Specification
- Extensive experience within the fashion industry, with a strong background in product development and sourcing leadership.
- Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing product and sourcing teams.
- Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing, product development processes, sourcing, and supply chain management.
- Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing costings, margins, and supplier negotiations.
- Experience working with off-price accounts and managing complex product categories.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of garment technology, quality assurance, and compliance processes would be beneficial.
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