Job Description
Change Consultant – International Product Sourcing TOM – Retail – London (Hybrid) - £575 p/d Inside IR35
Major UK retailer now requires a Change Consultant to join a high-impact transformation project focused on reshaping their global sourcing strategy for own-brand products. This initiative will define how and where products are sourced internationally – with particular focus on improving margin and operational efficiency.
The Role:
As an experienced change consultant, with experience of sourcing strategies in the retail sector, you'll be working globally to align people, processes and systems with a refreshed sourcing model. You'll collaborate closely with senior UK stakeholders and regional international leaders to deliver a future-fit operating model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the setup and day-to-day management of a complex international change workstream
- Partner with globally dispersed business leads and delivery teams
- Own and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
- Provide structured reporting and updates in line with project governance
- Manage project finances and align reporting within the wider transformation budget
- Ensure seamless execution of changes across different countries
What You’ll Need:
- Proven experience delivering sourcing or supply chain transformation across international retail environments
- Strong understanding of product sourcing operations – ideally in own-brand retail
- Familiarity with Buying, Merchandising, Design and General Merchandise is highly beneficial
- Solid experience managing organisational design / change across multiple employment law jurisdictions
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and distributed delivery teams
- Prior exposure to Asia-based sourcing operations is a strong advantage
Rate: £575p/d Inside IR35
Duration: 3 months rolling
Location: Central London (2-3 days p/w) and remote.
This is an excellent opportunity for a retail-savvy, Change Consultant to make a real impact on a high-profile sourcing transformation programme. If you have the right experience and are available, we’d love to hear from you.
Change Consultant in City of London employer: Ventula Consulting
Join a leading UK retailer as a Change Consultant and be part of a dynamic team driving significant transformation in global sourcing strategies. With a hybrid work model based in Central London, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that values innovation and employee growth, offering opportunities to work closely with senior stakeholders and make a tangible impact on the business. The company prioritises professional development and provides a supportive environment where your expertise in retail sourcing can flourish.
