Group Director of Sourcing, Quality & Sustainability

Group Director of Sourcing, Quality & Sustainability

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way. 

Sourcing, Quality & Sustainability at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

What You’ll Do as a Group Director of Sourcing, Quality & Sustainability

In this critical role, you will shape and execute the strategic direction of these three functions, aligning them end‑to‑end to strengthen the connection between design, development and production. You will lead the long‑term transformation of our sourcing model, deepen strategic supplier partnerships, elevate product quality and embed ESG at the heart of how we design, source and deliver product. Overseeing global sourcing strategy, supplier management, quality assurance and sustainability governance, you will ensure robust risk management, regulatory readiness and commercial resilience. The ideal candidate brings a global strategic mindset, extensive leadership experience and a proven track record delivering large‑scale sourcing transformation, ESG impact and product quality excellence in complex, global fashion retail environments

• Optimise and execute a future‑fit global sourcing model, balancing cost, speed, agility and ethical integrity while diversifying suppliers and strengthening risk mitigation to ensure a resilient and scalable supply base.
• Drive long‑term sourcing transformation, enhancing partners, processes and technology while proactively responding to global economic, regulatory and geopolitical shifts to safeguard supply‑chain resilience.
• Build high‑impact, strategic supplier partnerships that go beyond price to drive innovation, traceability, compliance and commercial differentiation across the global supply base.
• Set clear performance expectations and governance frameworks, aligning joint business plans with commercial, operational and ESG priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of global product quality, ensuring alignment to brand standards, customer expectations and regulations, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and “right‑first‑time” delivery.
• Strengthen product compliance and regulatory readiness, evolving governance structures and anticipating emerging requirements to minimise business risk.
• Embed ESG deeply into sourcing and product development, accelerating Primark’s sustainability strategy and integrating environmental and social priorities into everyday business practice.
• Inspire and develop high‑performing global teams, fostering inclusive leadership, strong cross‑functional collaboration, trusted partnerships and a culture of accountability, engagement and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring: 

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global fashion retail, apparel manufacturing, or consumer goods with a strong focus on sourcing strategy, product quality, and ESG.
• Proven track record in leading and implementing global sourcing strategies in a fashion retail business in the value space delivering improvements in cost, speed, flexibility, and supplier performance.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and compliance across complex global supply chains.
• Demonstrated success in accelerating or transforming ESG strategies at scale within a global retail business, including compliance with evolving global regulations.
• Proven ability to anticipate and respond to evolving regulatory landscapes, ensuring proactive compliance and minimizing business risk.
• Experienced in leading and developing high performing senior directors with complex global teams.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills paired with a credible, engaging presence for internal and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic, values‑driven thinker who balances commercial, operational and ethical priorities while navigating complex global environments with clarity and agility.
• Builds trusted, influential relationships across senior leadership and global teams, using strong communication and storytelling skills to translate complex topics into clear insights.
• Structured and disciplined in planning and execution, delivering at pace with exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, resilience and creative problem‑solving.
• Emotionally intelligent, inclusive leader who empowers and develops others, adapting style to diverse stakeholders and fostering collaboration and psychological safety.
• Operates with the highest levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion, representing the business with credibility, gravitas and diplomacy at senior levels.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 18 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.