Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager
Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom
At Sosandar we’re redefining modern womenswear, creating timeless, flattering, feel‑good fashion for real women with busy, vibrant lives. As one of the UK’s fastest‑growing fashion brands we’re expanding across product, channels, and sustainability.
About the Role
You will be at the heart of our global supply chain, leading sourcing strategy, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring products flow efficiently from concept to customer. This key role blends creativity, commercial thinking, and sustainability focus.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Analyse and shape our supply chain strategy, leading seasonal supplier strategy reviews and identifying opportunities.
* Partner with product, design and merchandising teams to build efficient, future‑focused and sustainable sourcing strategies.
* Anticipate challenges, close gaps and bring fresh thinking to product movement from concept to customer.
* Provide risk analysis and training on sourcing region challenges to internal teams.
* Present to senior management, deputising for the Head of Sourcing where required.
* Continuous relationship management and development of our global supplier base, ensuring transparency, trust and innovation.
* Oversee onboarding with rigorous ethical and compliance checks.
* Support cross‑functional collaboration with Design, Buying, Merchandising, Garment Tech, Wholesale + Concession, Marketing, Finance and Customer Service teams.
* Own EPR reporting, collecting and analysing packaging data across stakeholders.
* Manage freight forwarder relationships to keep the supply chain running efficiently, sustainably and commercially.
* Champion innovation in packaging design, function and sustainability.
About You
* 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, supply chain, operations or compliance within the fashion industry.
* Proven success in developing and delivering sourcing strategies.
* Deep understanding of global sourcing principles and sustainability practices.
* Confident managing supplier relationships across cultures and markets.
* Analytical, detail‑driven, proactive, turning data into smart, actionable solutions.
* Great communicator who can influence, collaborate and inspire teams.
* Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP or PLM systems and traceability databases a plus.
* Line management experience.
* Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
* Frequent UK and some international travel required.
* True fashion lover with an eye for quality, product and innovation.
What We’ll Offer You
* 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
* Holiday buy scheme.
* 40% employee discount.
* 4% employer pension via salary sacrifice.
* Employee Assistance Programme (private GP consultations, prescriptions, physiotherapy, counselling, shopping discounts).
* Informal hybrid working policy.
* Life Assurance 4x your salary.
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