Job Description:

Sourcing Manager - Manchester - c£60,000 + Hybrid Working

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global apparel manufacturer to recruit a Sourcing Manager to join their team.

As Sourcing Manager, you'll take ownership of global sourcing across finished products, trims and fabrics, partnering with international vendors to drive better cost, quality and value.

Working Hours / Benefits:

• Full-time Monday – Friday with flexible start & finish times
• Flexible hybrid working (after successful probation)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare, with the option to add family members
• Death in service (2 x annual salary)
• Free EV charging at the workplace
• Cycle to Work scheme and eye care vouchers

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with international vendors to secure the best pricing and quality across finished products, trims and fabrics
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure strong service levels, purchasing controls, contract compliance and value for money
• Carry out ongoing market research and benchmarking to identify alternative vendors and keep sourcing strategies competitive
• Lead evaluation teams and stakeholder groups through supplier assessment, selection and implementation of audit recommendations
• Analyse procurement costs and develop strategies to reduce spend and improve efficiency
• Monitor and report on global sourcing activity, maintaining regular communication with vendors
• Champion Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across the business

Previous Experience:

• Previous experience in a strategic sourcing role within a similar industry (Apparel, Clothing, Footwear or PPE)
• Previously sourced internationally (ideally from Asia)
• A proven track record of vendor negotiation and relationship management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About Elevation Recruitment Group
Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Procurement & Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Business Change. We work in partnership with businesses across Yorkshire, the East Midlands and beyond to connect exceptional talent with genuinely exciting opportunities.