This role is based at our London Head Office campus in Pimlico. There is also travel for this role to our sourcing offices locations in India and Hong Kong****Location** -** * You'll be leading the UK Sourcing and Quality & Technical teams, making sure they work together. As the Leader, you will drive all Own Brand products, collaborating with the commercial teams on everything from ideas to quality.* You will also be fully involved in determining where to source our products, consolidating suppliers, and ensuring we're securing favourable deals while expanding our supply options. Maintain a vigilant eye on product quality from start to finish, ensuring that all our factories and suppliers meet our high standards. You'll also work with other category teams to ensure sourcing and quality help achieve bigger brand and business goals.* You'll be responsible for key sourcing and product quality decisions, reporting directly to senior leadership and influencing how the entire Partnership makes decisions.* You will work closely with our regional offices in India and Hong Kong, as well as our UK manufacturing unit. You'll hold your leads, suppliers and factories accountable for all aspects of product delivery and quality.* Ensure that all our sourcing is sustainable and ethical, working closely with the Head of Corporate Responsibility to do things the right way. Finally, stay on top of what customers want, market trends, and new tech by using your insights and network.Proven senior leadership experience in sourcing, quality, and technical management in both Fashion & Home.****Senior Leadership Experience:**** ****Strategic & Commercial Acumen**:** Strategic thinking with the ability to create and deliver sourcing and product assurance plans aligned with commercial goals. This includes understanding margin, cost levers, and deal-making dynamics. The role requires expert commerciality to drive profit through inspirational and differentiated products. ****Sourcing & Supply Chain Expertise:**** Deep knowledge of global sourcing models, including nearshore/offshore dynamics and vendor optimisation. Experience managing large groups of partners and an understanding of the supply chain across multiple product types and manufacturing are essential. ****Quality & Technical Knowledge**:** ****Cross-Functional Collaboration:**** Strong ability to influence both up and down. With close collaboration across matrix functions, particularly Commercial and Design teams and the global supplier base with a proven track record of developing internal and external networks**.******Team Leadership**:** Inspirational and visible leadership to unite previously separate functions under a shared purpose. The ability to lead through change and empower teams to make decisions and resolve challenges is crucial.
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