Sourcing Manager, Woven Bottom

Sourcing Manager, Woven Bottom

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don't chase trends, and we don't sell everything. We're expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. We're committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You'll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sourcing Manager to join our team, focusing on our expanding bottom business. This role involves managing vendor relationships, enhancing operational execution, and supporting the rapid growth of our bottom offerings. The Sourcing Manager will work closely with the existing team to develop scalable vendor strategies, improve cost efficiency, and ensure quality and timely delivery across our complex product categories.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management & Development: Manage and deepen relationships with current suppliers across China and SEA and support the evaluation and onboarding of new partners in alignment with Quince's standards.
• Operational Execution: Drive improvements in cost, lead time, and production reliability with current factories and troubleshoot production issues proactively.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Planning, Design, Tech Design, and Logistics teams to meet timelines and margin targets and facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers.
• Category Support: Manage specific product lines within the bottom portfolio and monitor SKU and vendor performance to recommend adjustments.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with QA to uphold high quality standards and ensure responsible sourcing practices and compliance with ethical and safety standards.

Required Skills:

• 8–10+ years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, or production roles, particularly in woven product.
• Proven track record of managing vendors in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
• Solid understanding of bottom product development and sourcing process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, troubleshoot issues, and improve supplier performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English; other regional languages are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel to vendor sites across the region as needed.