Full job description*Must have buying experience within retail or Wholesale
*Private label or own brand label experience
*Strong negotiation skills
Sourcing Manager
Harrow
Up to £51,000
35 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join a well-established retail/wholesale business based in Harrow.

The role will focus on sourcing and supplier management across a national own-label product range, with responsibility for cost savings, supplier performance, new product development and supply continuity.

About You*Minimum 2 years’ buying experience within retail or wholesale.
*Experience working with own-label/private-label products.
*Strong understanding of cost of goods and supplier management.
*Experience with supplier negotiations and tenders.
*Understanding of production and supply chain, including MLOR, date codes and retail waste.
*Strong analytical, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
*Confident using Excel and PowerPoint.
*Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities*Manage sourcing projects and new product launches from initial sourcing through to delivery.
*Identify and deliver cost of goods savings across own-label categories.
*Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
*Run tenders and sourcing projects to deliver commercial benefits.
*Monitor supply, availability and supplier performance.
*Analyse market, category and supplier data to identify opportunities and manage risk.
*Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and distribution partners.
*Present clear recommendations and updates to stakeholders.
Harrow-based with occasional UK and European travel.
If you have a strong retail/wholesale buying background and experience within own-label sourcing, we’d love to hear from you.