Are you a commercially sharp product leader who thrives on pace, precision, and people?
We’re looking for a Head of Product Development & Sourcing to lead our product, technical, and development teams for a 12-month maternity cover contract. You’ll 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.
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
If you can step into a senior seat quickly, hit the ground running, and lead with both sound commercial judgement and genuine people leadership.
This role is 4-5 days in the office in Watford, as you will be managing a team. You must be UK-based with a Full & Permanent Right To Work
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