Head of Technical Compliance & Sustainable Sourcing

Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory is seeking a Head of Technical Compliance & Sustainable Sourcing to lead a sustainable sourcing strategy and manage the Technical product team. This role involves collaboration with suppliers and supporting the Buying teams to ensure product quality and compliance with ESG standards. The position is based in Wakefield, UK, with a hybrid work model of 2-3 days onsite and some days remote.
Unique opportunity to join the Commercial team at cardfactory at the start of an exciting new phase. In this newly created role as Head of Technical and Sustainable Sourcing, you will be responsible for leading a sustainable sourcing strategy through the management of a highly effective Technical product team and strong working relationships with our suppliers.Reporting into the Buying Director, you will manage the Technical product team, whilst supporting the Buying teams in the development and sourcing of product ranges to deliver product quality, labelling and packaging of a high standard that is fit for purpose, aligns with our ESG ambitions and meets our customer’s expectations. You will be future focused, leading a team that can support new and changing markets on quality standards, regulatory compliance and new product development globally, through a collaborative working approach across the businessWe operate smart working principles at cardfactory, combining some days working from our support centre in Wakefield (approx. 2-3 days a week onsite) with some days working remotely from home.