Director, Sourcing - Luggage & Accessories

3 weeks, 3 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Quince

Quince

Quince challenges the notion that quality comes at a high price. They aim to provide products of equal or superior quality to luxury brands at significantly lower prices by eliminating middlemen and overseeing every aspect of production. Their goods ar...

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
51-250
Founded 2018
$64M raised

Description

  • Own global sourcing strategy and vendor relationships for luggage and travel categories, including hardside and softside suitcases, travel bags, and travel accessories.
  • Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve product cost of goods sold and margins.
  • Drive operational rigor across the global supply base by improving lead times, on-time delivery, and production service levels.
  • Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure.
  • Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to support product launches and replenishment.
  • Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance standards are maintained across all supplier partners.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management with major U.S. market-based retailers.
  • Deep global network of partner factories within the category.
  • Experience using factory and vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market.
  • Background in supply chain management and manufacturing, including lean or just-in-time experience.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical with a focus on execution, problem-solving, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Continuous learner who is curious, proactive, and adaptable when priorities change or challenges arise.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination protections.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Background check conducted in compliance with applicable laws.

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