Quince

Sourcing Manager, Mattress & Utility Bedding (North America)

Quince • $130K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sourcing and merchandising experience in home softline categories.
  • Consumer-focused with strategic leadership ability and impactful presence.
  • Self-starter with a quick adaptation to challenges and independent learning.
  • Detail-oriented with a data-driven decision-making approach.
  • Strong analytical mindset focused on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
  • Curious and proactive learner adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain management or operations.

Responsibilities

  • Scout for high-quality manufacturing vendor partners in North America.
  • Pitch and onboard vendors swiftly with clear testing criteria for scalability.
  • Drive excellence in operations for existing suppliers and improve product costs and quality.
  • Manage supplier capacity and style level to match company growth.
  • Act as an ambassador to partners, fostering and deepening relationships.
  • Enhance launch success rates by improving product development speed and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Possess strategic understanding of sourcing landscape for improved product costs and market speed.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position for candidates outside the SF Bay Area; hybrid for Bay Area candidates.
  • Opportunity to travel to vendor partners approximately 1-2 times per month.
  • Potential for bonuses and equity for eligible roles.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Scout for vendor partners in North America who can manufacture high quality 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 the test period is successful.
  • Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships within current Quince categories, while expanding a redundant supplier base improving Quince's product costs, quality, and commercial terms for sustainable sales and profitability.
  • Manage capacity at a supplier and style level to keep pace with company growth and scale.
  • Act as an Ambassador to our partners in all interactions, building and deepening our relationships with continuous improvement.
  • Drive for higher hit-rate launches (reviews, returns, sales) through product excellence and drive for faster development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
  • Have a clear strategic, commercial understanding of the sourcing landscape and trade benefits that can improve product costs and speed of product to market destined for the USA, Canada, and Europe as an asset.
  • Lead at 30,000 ft and 3000 ft involving a diverse set of stakeholders from different functions and nationalities. Be willing to be scrappy at times to improve on existing ways of working and redefining new processes and SOP for faster speed and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience: 10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in home softline categories with high-end national brands in the United States.
  • Consumer focused and ambitious individual providing strategic leadership and act as a role model in business with self assurance, critical thinking, pride, and passion that exudes personal and professional impact.
  • Self-Motivated: Proven ability as a self starter and quick independent learner adapting swiftly to new challenges.
  • Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to details with a data driven approach to decision making and problem-solving.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
  • Curiosity: Continuous learner with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Supply Chain or Operations Background: Good track record in supply chain management or operations contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the retail landscape.
  • Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation.
  • Resilient under pressure and relentless in the drive to create broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo.
  • Based in the United States/Latin America (remote), with the ability to travel to vendor partners approximately 1-2 times per month.


*Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will be required to work in a hybrid capacity, 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). All candidates outside of that region will be able to work in a fully remote capacity. No relocation is required.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$130,000-$160,000 USD

About Quince

Quince is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in high-end women's clothing. The company was founded in 2011 by creative director and designer, Nikki Erwin Margolis. Quince offers a range of products including dresses, tops, pants, and accessories made from high-quality materials such as silk, cashmere, and leather. The brand is known for its minimalist aesthetic and timeless designs that are meant to be worn season after season. Quince operates both online and through a brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles.
Learn more about Quince
Size
100 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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