Senior Sourcing Executive – Global Activewear & Lifestyle Brand
Liverpool
Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Step into a senior sourcing role with one of the UK's fastest growing activewear and lifestyle brands.
This is a brand that began with a bold idea and has grown into an industry leader — designing innovative products, driving sustainability, and inspiring a loyal global community. With rapid growth comes opportunity, and they are now looking for a Senior Sourcing Executive to strengthen their sourcing team.
As Senior Sourcing Executive, you will work alongside the Ethical Sourcing Manager to deliver the global sourcing strategy, take ownership of key supplier relationships, and ensure excellence across cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping the supply base, influencing strategic decisions, and supporting the development of more junior colleagues as the team expands
What you will be responsible for as the Senior Sourcing Executive:
Take the lead in managing supplier relationships, driving strong performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Monitor supplier performance through the traffic light system, producing accurate monthly reports and presenting insights to stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date supplier factory data, ensuring compliance and capacity information is accurate.
Support the Sourcing Manager in developing and delivering the sustainability strategy, introducing new innovations and ensuring suppliers meet ethical and environmental standards.
Identify and assess potential new suppliers, exploring new sourcing markets and country-of-origin capabilities.
Oversee sample management and approvals, ensuring deadlines are achieved and product launches remain on track.
Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance teams to achieve key business milestones.
Provide guidance and support to Sourcing Assistants and Executives, helping embed best practice across the team.
Represent the business at supplier meetings and visits, including occasional international travel.
Your background as a Sourcing professional:
3–5 years' experience in sourcing, buying, or product development within apparel, sportswear, or lifestyle retail.
Demonstrable experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing global supply bases.
Strong knowledge of payment terms, duty rates, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times.
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to run, analyse, and present data-driven reports.
Understanding of ethical and sustainable sourcing, with a genuine interest in driving improvements.
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to work independently and influence strategy.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical cover
Enhanced pension scheme
Free onsite parking
State-of-the-art on-site gym
40% staff discount
Early finish on Fridays
Pay day lunches, quarterly socials, summer & Christmas parties
Seasonal treats and perks (e.g. Easter eggs, ice lollies in summer, gifts on special occasions)
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