Head of Sourcing (12 month FTC)

*This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract*

We’re looking for a Head of Sourcing to shape the future of Gymshark’s supply chain. This role is all about creating and driving a world-class sourcing strategy — building powerful supplier partnerships, securing the best deals, and ensuring we deliver the innovative, high-performance products our community loves. If you’re ready to lead, influence, and future-proof our global sourcing, this is your stage.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Driving and executing 3-year supplier strategies, ensuring capability, capacity, quality, and performance align with Gymshark’s buy calendar.
• Leading vendor allocation, order placement, and raw material spend to deliver on business needs.
• Partnering with suppliers to review investments, manage commitments, and unlock technical and commercial opportunities.
• Building a fit-for-purpose supply chain and a sourcing strategy that connects Design, Materials, Merchandising, and Development to a shared vision.
• Owning sourcing calendars, processes, and policies — embedding responsible buying practices across the business.
• Delivering transparent, accurate costing documentation, reporting intake margin and spend to the wider business.
• Staying ahead of technology, market shifts, and regulations to guide new sourcing markets and categories.
• Managing supplier performance through scorecards, capacity targets, savings initiatives, and margin KPIs.
• Coaching and guiding your team, while also supporting supplier management and long-term relationship building.
• Travelling to factories to assess capabilities, drive re-engineering opportunities, and ensure product excellence.

What you’ll be accountable for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a diverse sourcing team — with people leadership at the heart.
• Setting departmental goals, aligning with Apparel & Accessories strategy, and delivering on category margin targets.
• Owning supplier spend, negotiations, capacity planning, and performance management, including onboarding and exit strategies.
• Constantly raising the bar on service, cost, and quality.
• Creating and rolling out seasonal strategies in partnership with peers and suppliers.
• Reporting and presenting departmental KPIs and sourcing strategy to leadership.
• Designing roles, delegating effectively, and fostering a performance-driven team culture.
• Embedding a culture of belonging, inclusivity, and recognition across the team.
• Acting as a key influencer within the business, ensuring sourcing is a driver of Gymshark’s growth and innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of component pricing, garment manufacturing, construction, and production management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound, commercial decisions.
• Solid financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, costings, and margins.
• Knowledge of regional sourcing practices, trade agreements, ethical compliance standards, and material/trim testing fundamentals.
• Proven track record in apparel manufacturing and product creation.
• Strong people management and coaching experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with PLM or similar data management systems.
• Culturally aware, adaptable, and skilled at building effective global relationships.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading a sourcing team within a global brand.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A creative problem solver — solution-focused, resilient, and adaptable.
• Skilled in storytelling with data, and confident in presenting, facilitating, and managing change.
• A lateral thinker who isn’t afraid to challenge or be challenged.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and facilitation skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and open to giving and receiving effective feedback.

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least THREE days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS: FRIDAY 19th September