Quince · 1 day ago
Sourcing Manager, Americas (Footwear and Accessories)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expQuince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by focusing on high-quality essentials at low prices. The Senior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for sourcing footwear and leather goods in the Americas, optimizing the supply chain, and ensuring supplier continuity to drive business growth.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a category supply chain strategy, including multi-sourcing for the Footwear and Accessories segment (womens/mens/kids), across different product and material types
Identify, vet, and onboard supplier partners, coaching them to operate within Quince’s rapid replenishment, M2C (Made-to-Consumer) model
Train suppliers on Quince OS, including operational efficiency (rapid lead times, consumer focus), financial modeling (high ROIC), and technical capabilities (Vendor Portal)
Product Expansion: Collaborate with Merchants and Product Development teams to introduce new styles and colors approved through our NPC process
Drive Operational Excellence:
Ensure high-quality standards (<0.5% defect rate)
Optimize supply chain for speed and accuracy (Replenishment Lead Time < 14 days)
Maintain inventory availability (>99% in-stock)
Improve margin accretion through cost efficiencies and strategic sourcing
Conduct Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews with supplier management, analyzing strategy, performance highlights, and areas for improvement
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing (focusing on footwear/accessories, leather goods), Procurement, or Supplier Management with major U.S.-based retailers
Established factory partnerships within footwear and accessories across the Americas (Mexico, Central America, South America, DR) and/or Asia (including India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, where relevant to the scope of the category)
Passion for product development with a track record of leveraging vendor expertise to design, cost-engineer, and bring products to market
Strong general management (GM) mindset, with experience in lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) processes, and supply chain optimization
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical, with a strong focus on execution, problem-solving, and process improvement
Natural connector who builds and maintains strong relationships between internal teams and supplier partners to drive collaboration and shared success
Proactive and assertive, with the ability to self-manage in a remote/home-office setting while staying closely connected to the broader organization
Excellent communicator, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to influence and align stakeholders
Fluent Spanish
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Quince
Quince is an affordable luxury brand that sells high-quality fashion and home goods at radically low prices— direct from the factory floor.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sid Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO
Zunu Mittal
President, Co-Founder
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