Manager, Sourcing - Denim

THE ROLE

Sourcing Manager - Denim

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager specializing in Denim to lead our sourcing efforts across China and Southeast Asia (SEA). In this role, you'll play a key part in building and managing supplier relationships to ensure our denim products meet Quince's high standards for quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. If you're passionate about ethical sourcing, vendor development, and optimizing supply chains in a fast-paced DTC environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to a brand that's redefining affordable luxury.

Responsibilities

Business need analytics & supplier identification: finds, vets, pitches, signs and onboards vendors, to secure the best quality, cost, speed, reliability and scalability

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.

Supplier relationship management: sets up the vendor for success thru vendor onboarding trainings, performance management thru WBR and MBR, etc

Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships within current Quince categories, while expanding the supply base and improving Quince's product costs, quality, and commercial terms.

Pricing and cost optimization: collaboratively works with merchants, procurement and vendor partners on achieving margin target

Build for speed, scalability and flexibility: works with vendors and Quince functional teams to build speed (fast Replenishment) and scalability, thru material staging and capacity management, educating vendors to build muscles for analysing sales

data, using planning and sales data to deliver optimum replenishment

Compliance and responsible sourcing: ensures factories meet legal, ethical, and sustainability standards, including fair labour practices and certifications

Risk management and contingency planning: counter sourcing, establish backup vendors or alternative sourcing strategies

Act as an Ambassador to our partners in all interactions, building and deepening our relationships for continuous improvement

Qualifications

Experience: 10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in Denim categories with high-end national brands in the United States & Europe specifically in Denim.

Consumer focused and ambitious individual providing strategic leadership and act as a role model in business with self assurance, 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.

Preferred:

Experience sourcing in SEA/CN for denim

Direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce background

Interest in sustainable fashion or socially responsible businesses