Product & Sourcing Director

The Role

The Product & Sourcing Director will lead the product and sourcing agenda for Charles Tyrwhitt, working hand in glove with Merchandising, Brand and Marketing to build ranges that feel unmistakably CT: great quality, commercially sharp, properly made and easy for our customers to buy and wear.

This role needs someone who can balance product instinct with trading reality; protecting the core shirt and menswear offer we are famous for, while spotting the right opportunities to move the range forward. They will set the direction for Buying, Technical and Sourcing, ensuring we deliver brilliant product, strong margins, reliable supply and long-term supplier partnerships.

What You Will Be Doing 

Buying & Product Strategy

Work closely with Merchandising to shape the product strategy, making sure ranges are right for the CT customer, brand positioning and financial plan

Bring fresh thinking on fabric, fit, finish and category opportunities, while staying grounded in what our customers come to us for

Own range architecture, option planning and pricing choices with Merchandising, keeping the balance between core continuity and newness

Partner with Brand, Marketing and Creative so launches have a clear story and customers understand why the product matters

Lead range sign-off with a clear view of fashion risk, CT’s core proposition, commercial upside and operational deliverability

Sourcing & Supply Chain Leadership

Set the sourcing strategy for CT product, making sure we have the right supplier base for quality, speed, value and resilience

Build long-term supplier relationships where we are clear on expectations and fair in how we work together

Manage the supplier base across key countries of origin, ensuring the right balance of capability, capacity and risk

Lead negotiation on costs, MOQs, lead times, and capacity planning

Improve speed to market, flexibility and cost efficiency without cutting corners on product quality

Ensure ethical sourcing, compliance, and sustainability standards are met and audited

Commercial & Financial Ownership

Share ownership of category performance, including sales, intake margin and customer response

Protect gross margin while managing cost inflation, FX pressure and the realities of global sourcing

Partner with Merchandising on forecasting, stock health, and exit strategies

Use trading data, customer insight and product performance to adjust the range and buy in-season where needed

Sustainability & Governance

Champion responsible sourcing, traceability and better material choices in a way that is practical, credible and right for CT

Ensure compliance with UK and international trade, import/export, and ethical standards

Support the long-term supplier and ESG agenda, making sure progress is meaningful rather than just good deck-filler

What we are looking for

Senior experience in menswear product, buying and/or sourcing in a similar role

Someone who understands shirts, tailoring and smart casual menswear — not just product in the abstract

Strong commercial judgement: knows what will sell, what will make money and what is worth taking a punt on

Good grip of factories, costs, lead times, quality and supplier relationships

Used to working closely with Merchandising, Brand and Marketing, rather than operating in a silo

Able to lead experienced Buying, Technical and Sourcing teams with clarity, pace and common sense

Own-brand retail experience, ideally with a strong D2C/customer lens

Experience across UK, US and/or European markets

A practical view on responsible sourcing and better materials — not just policy language

Comfortable in a fast-moving, multi-seasonal retail business where the plan can change because the customer has spoken

What You Can Expect From Us

Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme

An entrepreneurial environment where you’ll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward

You’ll have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company!

Our hybrid working policy means we work from the office 3-4 days per week (14 days onsite across a 4 week period, and Monday's are our set days in the office)

We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners - ‘giving something back’ is an important part of our ethos

At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in)

Who We Are

Once upon a shirt, Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler (whilst studying Geography at Bristol University – we might add) had the notion that he could make a better shirt at better value than anyone else in the world! He believed that all men; no matter their shape or size, where they may be in the world or indeed their budget; should be able to own a Jermyn Street quality shirt. A proper shirt. A CT shirt. That was over 3 decades ago and whilst Charles Tyrwhitt (it rhymes with spirit by the way) is still famous for proper shirts, these days we are about so much more than collars and cuffs. Our purpose is to “make it easy for men to dress well”. We take care of a chap’s entire wardrobe, providing stylish solutions for every occasion. We make sure he gets what he wants, when and how he wants it.

‘I am Proud and Free to be me!’

When it comes to our people, we really do “Give a shirt”.

Tyrwhitteers (our people) are a diverse, passionate and entrepreneurial bunch. We enjoy a fun, engaging and rewarding culture, where everyone is empowered by our 3 BE-liefs which are; “BE the BOSS”, “BE the CUSTOMER” and “BE the BEST”.