Quince

Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Soft Home

United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 13 days ago

LLMsNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementCommunication

About the role

Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Soft Home
This role is critical to our goal of delivering the highest quality products, at radically low prices, done right.
Success in this role means achieving product cost at or near should-costing, securing supply continuity, and contributing to product excellence by aligning material procurement processes with the company's innovation and sustainability goals.

Consistently deliver exceptional product cost without sacrificing product quality or ESG considerations, including Procurement.
Partner with the technology team to embed procurement capabilities and playbook into the Vendor Portal and Product Catalog tools.
Identify and deliver 700 bps product cost reductions over the next 12 months.
RFP Ownership & Execution: Structure and run competitive, end-to-end bidding processes to secure optimal cost and commercial terms with manufacturing partners. Own the full lifecycle from vendor identification through award.
Deliver immediate, best-in-class product cost savings through rigorous negotiation, while simultaneously institutionalizing repeatable negotiation frameworks to build long-term category maturity and sustainable competitive advantage.
Build AI agent to help us run RFP systematically in 2026 with the capability to build scenario analyses.
Clean Sheet & Buy Plan Approvals: Create and utilize component-level "clean sheets" to drive pricing transparency
Lead Buy Plan margin review to govern company margin targetPartner with material sourcing team to ensure transparent, competitive pricing from all key material suppliers (we own material, we own costing)
Support merchandising team by providing scale costing targets (i.e. what cost is achievable at scale)

Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international manufacturing partners
Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation
WHY QUINCE?
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.

e.g. How do we become a market maker for Cashmere, Silk, etc?
Could we sell cashmere and silk to other retailers?
12-15 years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in retail home environment
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision making
Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, materials, and production teams
Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms (e.g., LLMs) to conduct scenario analysis and automate complex procurement tasks
Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen
Experience in apparel, soft goods, or home goods strongly preferred

Upstream Sourcing: Partner directly with the Material Manager, Sourcing Teams and Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors to align on, and implement, material benefits into finished goods costing.

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.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business, contribute to company growth, and shape the future of our global sourcing strategy.

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