Job Specifications
Sosandar
Sosandar is one of the UK’s fastest-growing online fashion brands, offering trend-led collections to a loyal and ever-expanding customer base. We’re bold, ambitious, and passionate about what we do - and we’re looking for equally driven individuals to join our exciting journey.
Sourcing & Compliance Coordinator
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sourcing & Compliance Coordinator to support our Sourcing & Supply Chain function. This role is ideal for someone with early experience in sourcing, merchandising, supply chain or buying, and a strong interest in data analysis, compliance, and supply chain management.
This role is a 1 year fixed-term maternity cover.
You’ll be responsible for managing key administrative and analytical tasks, supporting supplier compliance, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive efficiency and accuracy in sourcing operations. You’ll need to be confident working with data, comfortable owning supplier documentation processes, and able to contribute proactively to improvement initiatives.
Data Management & Reporting
Analyse, organise, and maintain sourcing and supplier data to ensure accuracy across all internal systems.
Create and manage dashboards and regular reports to track supplier performance, cost breakdowns, lead times, and other KPIs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data insights that inform strategic sourcing decisions.
Supplier & Compliance Administration
Maintain up-to-date supplier records, including product certifications, ethical and sustainability credentials, and audit documentation.
Support compliance processes across the entire supply chain—including suppliers, freight forwarders, packaging, and labelling partners.
Ensure suppliers meet all required standards related to ESG, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in ensuring internal sourcing documents, business policies, and supplier terms & conditions are adhered to and followed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product and Finance teams to ensure smooth information flow and process alignment.
Act as a central point of contact for sourcing-related administrative tasks and project support.
Operational Support & Initiative
Assist the Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager in executing and refining sourcing strategies and procedures.
Identify and help implement improvements in supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance tracking.
Take initiative to start or support cross-functional projects that improve sourcing performance and process efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field.
Key Skills & Attributes
Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy and documentation.
Demonstrated interest in sourcing and supply chain management.
Awareness of (or interest in learning about) ESG compliance, supplier standards, and sustainability practices.
Comfortable taking ownership of administrative responsibilities and ensuring thorough follow-through.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach—able to spot gaps and drive initiatives forward.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work well across teams and with external partners.
Preferred Experience
Some experience such as a placement or internship in a sourcing, supply chain, merchandising, buying, or similar analytical/operational role would be advantageous.
Familiarity with ERP or PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Business Central).
Understanding of compliance standards and supplier onboarding processes.
What We Offer
25 days paid holiday pro-rata, plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
Holiday buy scheme
Hybrid working
40% employee discount
4% employer pension via salary sacrifice
Employee Assistance Programme (private GP consultations, prescriptions, physiotherapy, counselling, shopping discounts) for you, your partner and kids
Life Assurance 4x your salary
A chance to be part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing fashion brands.
A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team environment.
Exposure to a broad range of sourcing and supply chain functions.
Opportunities to develop your career and make a real impact on the business.
About the Company
Sosandar is the brainchild of former Look magazine editor Ali Hall and former Look and InStyle publishing director Julie Lavington. The award-winning duo have created an online womenswear destination that fuses a fashion-forward clothing line with style inspiration, news and advice. With more than 40 years of combined fashion media insight, Hall and Lavington have spent their careers speaking to thousands of women about what they want from their clothes, and Sosandar will satisfy those needs. Both women live and breathe Sosa...
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