Sourcing Manager, Home Textiles

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 If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you. THE ROLE: Sourcing Manager, Home Textiles We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager specializing in Home Textiles 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 home textiles 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. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Home Textiles products, focusing on China and SEA markets to identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors while maintaining relationships with existing partners. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising on quality, sustainability, or ethical standards. Collaborate with design, product development, and operations teams to manage product programs, from fabric/yarn selection to final production, ensuring timelines and specifications are met. Conduct market research on trends in Cotton materials and sustainable practices to inform sourcing decisions. Oversee quality control processes, including factory audits, compliance checks for environmental and labor standards, and risk management in the supply chain. Monitor production output, resolve issues related to procurement, and optimize inventory to minimize waste and support our direct-shipping model. Travel to supplier sites in CN/SEA as needed to build strong partnerships and ensure alignment with Quince's values of transparency and responsibility. Analyze supplier performance metrics and provide reports to senior leadership on cost efficiencies, sustainability impacts, and opportunities for improvement. Qualifications and Requirements 7-15 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with a strong focus on Home Textiles products Proven track record in vendor development, negotiation, and managing international supply chains, particularly in CN/SEA regions. Deep knowledge of textile materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., in sustainable sourcing) are a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and building global relationships. Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in tools like Excel, ERP systems, or supply chain software. Ability to travel internationally (up to 30%) and adapt to a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Passion for Quince's mission: making high-quality, sustainable products accessible and affordable. 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. 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