What you’ll be responsible for:

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