Urban Outfitters Sourcing Advisor - #1685473

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. 

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:

Progressive — we move with the mood

Creative — we champion limitless minds

Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities

Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment

Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us ?

Role Summary

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Sourcing Advisor to support product teams and manage supplier relationships. Reporting to the Head of Buying and Sourcing, this role focuses on delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, onboarding new vendors, and ensuring the supply base meets quality, cost, and sustainability goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead on strategic sourcing projects to drive profitability and mitigate business risks.
• Research and scope new sourcing opportunities aligned with business goals. Engage with suppliers for mutual business benefit.
• Work closely with buying teams to carry out sampling and costing exercises, whilst evaluating sourcing routes for service and profitability.
• Keep stakeholders informed on sourcing developments and project progress.
• Manage new supplier onboarding and provide support through initial orders.
• Oversee sourcing meetings, supplier events, and vendor business reviews.
• Ensure vendors meet ethical and sustainability standards.
• Become an expert in our reporting and PLM systems.
• Ownership of sourcing reporting. Provide accurate information and actionable insights. Identify risks and opportunities in the data.
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, Garment Technology, and Sustainability teams.
• Manage ticketing, labeling, and bureau relationships.
  
  

What You'll Need

• A strong understand of materials sourcing, apparel production methods and wash processes.
• Good data management skills including the ability to analyse supply base, and purchase order data. The ability to work at a good pace with accuracy and provide actionable insights.
• Strong Excel skills, including profitability analysis.
• Familiarity with FOB buying and relevant variables including currency, freight and duty.
• Ability to quickly learn relevant PLM, purchase order management, and reporting systems.
• Able to work independently in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Eager to learn and have a willingness to develop as a manager.
• Able to work cross-functionally in collaboration with multiple internal and external teams.
• An affinity with the Urban Outfitters brand, and quality product.
• Able to project manage. Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Organised, efficient, self-motivated, solution- oriented individual.
  
  

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The Perks

• Work-life balance:
• Flexible start and finish times
• Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing:
• Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Discount:
• Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)
• Community:
• One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
• Travel:
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Continued Development:
• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.