About the role
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Sourcing Director for Men's Bottom category to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in building a resilient, high-performing supply chain that enables rapid growth, strong margins, and best-in-class product quality.
Responsibilities
Supply Chain, Denim Sourcing Strategy & Partner Management
Develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy with a strong focus on Men's Bottom categories, across woven, knit, and stretch fabrications. Implement a multi-sourcing approach to ensure supply resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Identify, onboard, and develop Men's Bottom-focused manufacturing partners aligned with Quince’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) model. Coach partners to operate within a rapid replenishment, Manufacturer-to-Consumer (M2C) environment, emphasizing speed, flexibility, and quality.
Educate sourcing partners on the Quince Operating System (OS), including:
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Operational Excellence: Driving short lead times, agile production, and consumer-first execution
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Financial Model: Delivering margin-accretive performance and strong Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
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Technical Integration: Effective utilization of the Vendor Portal and digital workflows
Operational Excellence & Business Growth
Drive continuous improvement across key performance metrics, with particular focus on Men's Bottom production quality and speed:
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Quality: Maintain defect rate below 0.5%
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Speed & Accuracy: Achieve replenishment lead times under 14 days
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Availability: Ensure in-stock rate above 99%
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Financial Impact: Deliver margin-accretive sourcing outcomes
Partner closely with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams to leadMen's Bottomcatalog expansion, launching new washes, fits, styles, and fabric innovations through the New Product Creation (NPC) process.
Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with sourcing partners, focusing on strategic alignment, denim category performance, operational excellence, continuous improvement opportunities, and future growth plans.
Qualifications
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15+ years of experience at the Director level or above in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management within the apparel industry, preferably supporting major US-based retailers or DTC brands, with strong exposure to Apparel categories.
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Established global factory network across key apparel categories (with strong emphasis on denim, woven, knit, and sweater knit fabrications), spanning APAC, and EMEA regions.
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Strong product-driven mindset, leveraging factory and vendor expertise to support product design, cost engineering, and commercialization. Deep knowledge of denim materials, washes, and localized fabric sourcing within key regions is highly preferred.
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General Manager (GM) mindset with hands-on supply chain and manufacturing experience, including lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) production, and operational excellence.
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Deep understanding of cost structures within denim/apparel categories, with proven ability to drive cost savings through clean-sheet costing, strategic negotiations, and supplier optimization.
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Highly organized, analytical, and execution-focused, with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
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Curious, adaptable, and proactive in navigating ambiguity and change; open to new perspectives and ways of working.
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Strong business acumen with an interest in leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and decision-making.
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Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.