Sourcing Manager – Window (curtains, Shades & Blinds)

Sourcing Manager – Window (Curtains, Shades & Blinds)

We are 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:

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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