Senior Materials Sourcing Director

4 weeks ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Gymshark Full time

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Materials Sourcing Manager to drive the creation of innovative, functional products for our passionate consumers.

You will manage and execute fabric, establish technical approvals, and perform risk assessments in line with critical path timelines. Collaborating with our dynamic Design, Sourcing, and Product Management teams to deliver a diverse, exciting material portfolio.

This is your chance to bring your exceptional technical skills and expertise to life in a fast-paced, creative environment.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overseeing the material development from concept to commercialisation, ensuring quality standards and alignment with creative direction, sourcing, and product strategies.
  • Standardising raw materials manufacturing processes to ensure global consistency.
  • Serving as the main contact for all material-related inquiries within Gymshark.
  • Fostering an environment promoting innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork.
  • Analysing cost components and the global material market to support negotiation strategies.
  • Managing and negotiating material prices to meet seasonal margin targets using open costing templates.
  • Supporting strategic business plans for Tier 3 & 4 suppliers.
  • Leading material selection meetings, guiding teams to improve efficiency and meet margin targets.
  • Developing and mentoring a team of fabric and trim developers to reach their full potential.
  • Managing supplier onboarding for Tier 3 & 4 suppliers and evaluate supplier capabilities.
  • Driving innovation and sustainability in materials, including fibres, fabrics, trims, dyeing, and finishing processes.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10+ years of material development experience in the apparel industry.
  • Deep understanding of the apparel design and development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in fabric application to meet aesthetic, functional, technical, and commercial needs.
  • Extensive knowledge of materials and their engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong knowledge of fabric properties and performance testing.
  • Expert in yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing processes for performance fabrics.
  • Proficient in garment dry and wet processing, dyeing, and finishing.
  • Strong negotiation skills with advanced understanding of material costing.
  • Line management experience is required.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address material issues.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, adept at delivering presentations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM, and Excel.

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK:

We are an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

ABOUT US:

We are here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them.

THE PERKS:

Competitive Win Together, Lose Together Bonus
Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan, paid for by us
25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.
A truly Flexible Working Culture
A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
Employer pension contributions up to 7%
Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
50% Gymshark Discount
Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service
Discounts, Cashback and Savings programme
Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Great Training and Learning Resources
Choice of hardware and access to the best software
Paid time off when youre physically and mentally unwell
Very Generous Family Leave package we support you extending your family
Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
Free monthly massages
Beauty and Barber facilities
Free on-site parking

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