Sourcing Strategy & Supply Base Management

• Support the delivery and execution of Gymshark's sourcing strategy, partnering cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Technical and Supply Planning teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify opportunities to diversify and de-risk the supply base through dual sourcing and strategic vendor allocation.
• Support the identification, assessment and onboarding of new vendors and sourcing regions, ensuring capability, compliance and sustainability standards are met prior to volume placement.
• Drive and embed sourcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) across suppliers and internal teams, ensuring consistency, accountability and operational excellence.

Vendor Management & Supplier Performance

• Support vendor management activities, including performance reviews, business plan implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, partnering with vendors on corrective action plans where required.
• Support supplier onboarding, development and exit strategies in line with Gymshark's sourcing objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with business priorities and expectations.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Drive costing excellence across assigned product categories, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Manage and deliver margin targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Analyse costs, supplier performance metrics and market trends to support commercial decision-making and continuous improvement.

Capacity & Seasonal Planning

• Lead Tier 1 capacity planning activities, securing appropriate capacity through allocation, holds and stretch planning to support forecasted demand.
• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to establish and execute seasonal sourcing strategies.
• Ensure sourcing plans support business growth while balancing risk, flexibility and supplier capability.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the Sourcing Executive, setting clear objectives and supporting career development.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Gymshark's FY27 Sourcing & Supply Strategy.

Responsible Sourcing

• Uphold responsible purchasing practices, ensuring sourcing decisions align with Gymshark's ethical sourcing standards, supplier compliance expectations and sustainability commitments.

Essential

• 5+ years' sourcing experience within an apparel, fashion or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of apparel product development, manufacturing processes and production critical paths.
• Experience managing global sourcing operations, with an appreciation of regional cultural and business practices.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost and margin improvements.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make informed business decisions.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate challenges and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across internal and external partners.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and PLM or equivalent product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring junior team members.

Desirable

• A proactive and lateral-thinking approach, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and influence change.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, self-awareness and resilience.
• Experience working within a high-growth, international consumer brand.
• Understanding of ethical sourcing, supplier compliance and sustainability frameworks within the apparel industry.