Quince

Director, Sourcing - Luggage & Accessories

United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago

Supply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Sourcing Director - Luggage & Travel Accessories
We are seeking a Sourcing Director - Luggage & Travel to join our growing team.
This is a critical leadership role that will shape the foundation of our luggage and travel products supply chain and report into the Head of Global Sourcing, Bags and Accessories

Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships globally for the
Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve PCOGS and margins
Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships globally for the Luggage and Travel categories, including: Hardside and Softside Suitcases, Travel Bags, and Travel Accessories.
Drive operational rigor across the global supply base: improve lead times, on-time delivery, and production SLAs
Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure
Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure product launches and replenishment run smoothly
Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance standards are upheld across all partners

Deep set of partner factories connections within category globally
Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market, with a thorough knowledge of key components and material localised close to factories
Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.

15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US market based retailers.
GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem- solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
Continuous learner and highly curious
always open to considering new perspectives
proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

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:
Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot.
Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
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.

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