Head of Product Sourcing

Reed

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Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Full Time

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The Head of Product Sourcing position is based in Liverpool with hybrid working options and reports to the CCO.
The role offers a salary based on experience and requires a minimum of 4 years in product sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading factory selection, and managing product compliance and costs.
Candidates should possess strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills, along with a solid understanding of global sourcing and manufacturing processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth plans of a well-established retailer.

Head of Product SourcingLiverpool (hybrid working)Reporting to CCOSalary £DOE

Reed are currently working in partnership with a well established retailer who are actively searching for a Head of Product Sourcing position. This is an exciting role to play a key part in the businesses growth plans.

Purpose:Will spearhead the sourcing strategy to secure top-quality products at competitive prices, while fostering strong relationships with global manufacturing partners. This role emphasises factory selection, pricing negotiations & product sourcing processes, with a significant focus on NPD.Duties:

Sourcing Strategy: Develop & implement comprehensive product sourcing strategy, identify & onboard new suppliers, negotiate pricing, support NPD
Factory Selection: Lead factory selection, build strategic relationships with manufacturing partners, oversee factory audits
Product Management & Development: Provide insights on supplier innovation, act as a bridge between internal & external partners, coordinate production schedules
Pricing and Cost Management: Establish pricing strategies, analyse material cost trends, optimise costs
Compliance: Ensure all sourced products comply with regulatory standards, oversee product testing, manage the compliance team
Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with Brand & Product Managers, provide support to sourcing team, monitor KPIs

Person:

Understanding of global sourcing, procurement, manufacturing process, quality standards, compliance
Negotiation, analytical, communication, leadership
4 years in product sourcing, procurement, or supply chain. Track record in factory selection, supplier negotiation, costs

If you would be interested in finding out more, please contact Adam Norris at Reed or apply now.

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