Head of Sourcing and Supply

🌍 Head of Sourcing & Supply

📍 Nottingham (Hybrid + international travel to China & the US)

💰 £70,000 – £90,000 + bonus

Are you an experienced supply chain leader ready to take full ownership of sourcing and supply for a fast-growing international consumer brand?

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll manage a $5M+ annual stock purchasing budget, oversee global supplier relationships, and build scalable processes to support rapid growth. You’ll play a key part in ensuring product availability, negotiating better terms with suppliers, and developing a supply chain that is efficient, cost-effective, and ready for scale.

What you’ll be doing:

✅ Strategic sourcing & supplier management – Build and manage relationships with factories and suppliers across China and the US, ensuring product quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.

✅ Contract negotiation – Secure favorable terms on pricing, lead times, and payment terms to drive savings and improve supplier performance.

✅ Demand & inventory planning – Move the business away from spreadsheets by implementing modern planning tools, optimizing stock levels, and reducing stockouts or overstocks.

✅ Global logistics management – Oversee international shipping, customs, and freight to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery.

✅ Process improvement – Refine systems, dashboards, and KPIs to give leadership clear visibility on COGS, inventory turns, and supply chain efficiency.

✅ Team leadership – Manage and mentor a small supply team, building a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

✅ International travel – Visit suppliers and factories in China (approx. twice per year) and collaborate with teams in the US.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management, sourcing, or operations (ideally CPG, consumer products, or personal care).
• Strong track record of supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, and logistics.
• Commercially sharp, strategic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling business.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys building structure, solving problems, and working cross-functionally.
• Nottingham-based (hybrid model), with flexibility for international travel.

What’s on offer:

✨ Competitive salary (£70,000–£90,000) + bonus

✨ Flexible, hybrid working (Nottingham hub, remote initially)

✨ Entrepreneurial, founder-led culture with autonomy and impact

✨ A chance to shape and scale the entire supply chain function in a business growing towards international expansion