Apparel - Sourcing Manager, Men's Knit Tops

Bangladesh; India ABOUT QUINCE 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. OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 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 Apparel - Sourcing Manager, Men's Knit Tops We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to build and lead our Men's Knit Top function. This person will be tasked with identifying and onboarding new vendor partners from scratch. The role will focus primarily on Men's Knit Top category with potential expansion into other categories. This is a rare opportunity to own and build a sourcing operation in a high-impact category. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of category manufacturing, strong vendor relationships (or the ability to cultivate them), and the operational rigor to scale new supply chains that deliver on cost, quality, and lead time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scout for vendor partners in India/Bangladesh who can manufacture high quality Men's Knit Top products with fast production lead time
Pitching and on-boarding vendor partners in speed. This should be done with clear criteria around the initial test period and ensuring their ability to scale if successful test period.
Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships within current Quince categories while expanding redundant supplier base improving product costs quality commercial terms for sustainable sales profitability
Manage capacity at supplier style level to keep pace with company growth scale
Material Sourcing: Resource speed any materials that can effectively improve product cost quality speed options scaling order Have experience negotiating suppliers throughout supply chain from T1 to T2 & T3 (as needed) mill/ vendor partners
Open costing expertise: Have solid open costing breakdown experience from brand or manufacturer side build clear strategy costing negotiations; able construct validated cost structure/ template negotiate vendor partners without relying vendor data only
Act Ambassador partners all interactions building deepening relationships Continuous improvement
Drive higher hit-rate launches (reviews returns sales) through product excellence drive faster development times identifying bottlenecks proposing solutions
Have clear strategic commercial understanding sourcing landscape trade benefits improve product costs speed product market destined USA Canada Europe asset
Lead at 30k ft & 3k ft involving diverse stakeholders different functions nationalities Be willing scrappy times improve existing ways working redefining new processes SOP faster speed continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 10 year + sourcing merchandising experience Men’s apparel categories high-end national brands United States Europe specifically Men's Knit Tops
Consumer focused ambitious individual providing strategic leadership act role model business self assurance pride passion exudes personal professional impact
Self-Motivated: Proven ability self starter quick independent learner adapting swiftly new challenges
Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention details data driven approach decision making problem-solving
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset focus execution process improvement brand enhancement
Curiosity: Continuous learner proactive attitude open new perspectives adaptable changing circumstances
Supply Chain or Operations Background: Good track record supply chain management operations contributing well-rounded understanding retail landscape
Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills fostering collaboration across teams skilled written verbal communication presentation
Resilient pressure relentless drive create broader impact bold challenging status quo

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