Sourcing Manager - Fine Jewelry

the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory. If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you. We are seeking a Sourcing Manager, Jewelry to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead vendor relationships to execute and support the sourcing strategies across your region for the Fine Jewelry categories. This is a critical role that will build the foundation of our bags supply chain and report into the Director of Sourcing, Jewelry. 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 analyzing 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 Required: Experience: Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain management, preferable in the fine jewelry industry for global higher end retailers or brands Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operation Management, or a related field Market Understanding: Deep industrial knowledge of jewel trends, materials and product categories including diamond, lab grown diamond, 14K gold, gold vermeil and silver Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities to secure the best terms with vendors Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze internal and external data, vendor performance and product quality metrics 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 Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY 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. Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form . We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. 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