Sourcing Manager – Window (curtains, Shades & Blinds)

Sourcing Manager – Window (Curtains, Shades & Blinds)

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced and agile Sourcing Manager to lead and scale our Window category (Curtains, Shades & Blinds) across China and Southeast Asia. The Window category represents a fast-growing opportunity for Quince's Home division, with immediate focus on curtains and expansion into shades and blinds in the mid-term.

This role will own vendor development and upstream sourcing strategy, especially across greige fabric suppliers and full-package manufacturers. The ideal candidate is deeply operational, analytically sharp, and experienced in scaling textile supply chains end-to-end.

Responsibilities:

Vendor Development & Management

• Source and onboard compliant, high-quality vendor partners across China and Southeast Asia
• Quickly identify and test new partners with a clear go/no-go framework
• Optimize vendor performance to improve cost, lead time, and margin
• Negotiate commercial terms: MOQs, capacity, pricing, payment, compliance
• Be an ambassador to all partners, building long-term collaborative relationships

Upstream Material Sourcing

• Manage nominated mill relationships and upstream component sourcing (fabrics, linings, trims)
• Evaluate and nominate partners in collaboration with product and quality teams

Category Leadership

• Serve as category lead for the entire Window product vertical
• Build scalable and diversified supply chains across product types (curtains, shades, blinds)
• Ensure KPIs on margin, lead time, and quality are consistently met

Product Development & Speed-to-Market

• Drive innovation in fabric and product construction
• Compress development calendars for fast testing and scaling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams
• Drive continuous improvement through structured supplier feedback and metrics

Requirements:

• 8+ years in sourcing, production, or supply chain, ideally in soft home or textile-based products
• Deep knowledge of window product construction and textile manufacturing
• Strong vendor network across China and Southeast Asia
• Experience working with nominated mills and managing upstream raw materials
• Proficient in cost negotiation, development timelines, and compliance standards
• Excellent communicator; English fluency required; Mandarin a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Textiles, or related field

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.