We're looking for someone to join our office in Brighton as Sourcing Manager

Department: Product

Reports to: Head of Product

About Lucy & Yak

Lucy & Yak is an independent, employee-owned clothing brand known for joyful design, comfortable clothing, a strong community and leading the way in circular fashion.

We are here for the rule-breakers, the non-conformists and the people who would rather express themselves than follow the crowd. We believe clothes should help people feel confident, comfortable and unapologetically themselves. Individuality is celebrated, self-expression is encouraged and being a little bit weird is always welcome.

We believe business should be a force for good. We are committed to creating well-made products, treating people fairly and taking greater responsibility for everything we put into the world.

Role Purpose

As our Sourcing Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the products we create are sourced responsibly, efficiently and in line with Lucy & Yak's values. Working closely with our Product, Technical and Supply Chain teams, you'll help identify and manage supplier partnerships, maintain supplier compliance, and support the sourcing of innovative, sustainable materials.

You'll combine excellent organisation with strong commercial awareness, using data and supplier insights to help us continually improve the way we source products while maintaining the highest ethical and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Source, evaluate and onboard new suppliers who align with Lucy & Yak's ethical, quality and sustainability standards.

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with existing suppliers.

• Support supplier negotiations and contract renewals.

• Evaluate supplier quotations, balancing cost, quality, sustainability and reliability.

• Manage trim supplier relationships, ensuring continuity of supply while optimising stock levels to minimise waste.

Product & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Product team to translate creative concepts into responsibly sourced product ranges.

• Partner with Product Development to identify innovative and sustainable materials.

• Collaborate with the Technical team to ensure supplier certifications remain current and compliant.

• Support the Head of Product with the implementation of packaging legislation and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain product ticketing scopes and supplier documentation.

Compliance & Ethical Sourcing

• Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts and pricing information.

• Coordinate supplier audits, ensuring factory certifications and ethical audits remain up to date.

• Update and maintain the Supplier Manual, embedding new processes and best practices.

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with all relevant ethical, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce sourcing reports and spend analysis to support informed decision-making.

• Monitor supplier performance through bi-annual supplier reviews, sharing feedback and action plans with suppliers.

• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality or sustainability.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support Lucy & Yak's sustainability goals.

Key Skills & Experience

• 4+ years' experience within sourcing, procurement or supply chain, ideally in fashion, apparel or consumer products.

• Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating sourcing activities.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

• A genuine passion for ethical sourcing, sustainability and responsible supply chains.

• Experience working with sustainable materials and responsible sourcing programmes.

• Knowledge of supplier compliance, factory audits and certification requirements.

• Understanding of packaging legislation or product compliance.

What you'll get:

• Working Hours: 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday), 9am - 5pm. We believe in a focused four-day work week to achieve our goals, leaving the weekend for a proper rest.

• Brighton Based: Work from our vibrant HQ, right in the heart of the community that inspires us.

• Purpose-Led: Work for a business that puts people and the planet on par with profit.

• Vitality healthcare package

• 40% Staff discount on all your favourite pieces

• £60 Lucy & Yak voucher on your birthday

• 20 days holiday per year with additional 1 day for five years of service

• The best views in Brighton from our sunny office!

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Lucy & Yak is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to be themselves.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome candidates who are underrepresented within the fashion and retail industries.