Head of Product Development & Sourcing
Head of Product Development & Sourcing
Type of Position: Temporary Position Company / Organisation / Artist Name: People Marketing Area of Fashion: Buying, Merchandising & Wholesale | Fashion Design & Production Location: Watford , North London, London, UKEmployment Length: 12-month FTC Maternity Cover Hours: Full Time Experience: 5 to 10 years Specified Hours: 4–5 days in House Start Date: ASAP Reference Number: 13584MM Website: http://www.peoplemarketing.co.uk Ad Expires In: 3 weeks 1 day About: People Marketing Fashion Recruitment (est. 1989) is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in the fashion & lifestyle industry. We recruit for a diverse range of vacancies in the UK and internationally, including jobs in design, technical, quality, sourcing, production, sales, buying & merchandising and ecommerce.The majority of our consultants have first-hand industry experience, and our team are passionate and knowledgeable about the industry and the individuals who work in it. We have an extensive network of candidates built up over the last 25 years. We have an impressive client list of retailers, brands and suppliers within fashion & textiles. We are proud of our reputation for providing a high quality personalised service, and for placing the right candidates in successful long term career opportunities. Our business continues to grow through recommendations from candidates and clients. |
Are you a commercially sharp product leader who thrives on pace, precision, and people?
People Marketing's client is looking for a Head of Product Development & Sourcing to lead our product, technical, and development teams for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The successful applicant will own the end-to-end product journey — from supplier allocation to final shipment — across a portfolio of global fashion and lifestyle brands.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the big picture with the fine detail: negotiating with suppliers, reviewing margin sheets, and mentoring a team of Product Managers, Developers, and Garment Technologists.
This role is 4-5 days in the office in Watford – the Head of Product Development & Sourcing will be managing a team.
Head of Product Development & Sourcing – The Role:
- Leading product development from concept to delivery, on spec, on time, on margin
- Building and managing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers
- Driving sourcing strategy, cost negotiation, and margin performance
- Owning quality standards and resolving production issues fast
- Leading, coaching, and developing a multi-disciplinary team
- Acting as the go-to for buyers, customers, and internal stakeholders on all things product
Head of Product Development & Sourcing – The Person:
- Solid experience in Fashion/Apparel, with proven leadership of product development and sourcing teams
- Deep knowledge of garment manufacturing, supply chain, and product development processes
- Strong commercial instincts — costing, margin management, and hard-nosed supplier negotiation
- Experience with Off Price accounts
- The leadership presence to manage, motivate, and get the best from a team
- A calm head for fast-paced, multi-project environments
- UK-based with a Full & Permanent Right To Work
If you can step into a senior seat quickly, hit the ground running, and lead with sound commercial judgement and genuine people leadership, please apply with your CV.
Application
Please apply with your CV.
We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.
