The Sourcing Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Sourcing team by managing supplier relationships, tracking critical paths, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations in a fast‑paced fashion business.
Responsibilities
* Support onboarding of new suppliers and build collaborative relationships across the supply base.
* Track and review supplier performance, capacity and capabilities to support commercial and strategic decisions.
* Maintain accurate supplier databases, trackers and scorecards.
* Analyse sourcing, cost and merchandising data to support trading decisions and identify opportunities.
* Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to deliver shared objectives.
* Partner with Ethical Trade and Sustainability teams to support compliance, responsible sourcing and improvement plans.
* Support sourcing projects and global initiatives across the season.
* Assist with costings, sampling requests and ongoing supplier communication.
* Prepare clear internal updates, summaries and presentations for key stakeholders.
* Attend supplier meetings, visits and trade shows as required.
* Support the execution of sourcing strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a fast‑moving retail or fashion environment.
* Highly organised, detail focused and confident working with data, trackers and spreadsheets.
* A clear and confident communicator who builds positive relationships and collaborates with ease.
* Comfortable working independently but enjoys being part of a supportive, team‑first culture.
* Experience supporting projects, processes or teams and seeing them through.
* Curiosity about sourcing with an awareness of sustainability and human rights.
Benefits
* Employee discount.
* Employee sample sales.
* 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day.
* Private medical care scheme.
* Fixed annual payment in addition to salary.
* Opportunities for personalised learning and in‑the‑moment experiences.
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