Sourcing Manager - Fine Jewelry

1 hour, 1 minute ago
Full-time
Senior
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

  • Lead vendor relationships and support sourcing strategies across the region for fine jewelry categories.
  • Find, vet, pitch, sign, and onboard vendors to secure the best quality, cost, speed, reliability, and scalability.
  • Set clear criteria for vendor test periods and assess whether partners can scale successfully.
  • Manage supplier relationships through onboarding trainings and ongoing performance management using WBR and MBR reviews.
  • Improve partner operations for existing suppliers while expanding the supply base and strengthening product cost, quality, and commercial terms.
  • Collaborate with merchants, procurement, and vendor partners to achieve margin targets through pricing and cost optimization.
  • Work with vendors and internal teams to improve speed, scalability, and flexibility through replenishment, material staging, and capacity management.
  • Ensure factories meet legal, ethical, and sustainability standards, including fair labor practices and certifications.
  • Develop counter-sourcing plans and backup vendors to reduce supply chain risk.
  • Act as an ambassador to partners and build strong, continuous-improvement-focused relationships.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the fine jewelry industry for global higher-end retailers or brands.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Deep knowledge of jewelry trends, materials, and product categories, including diamond, lab-grown diamond, 14K gold, gold vermeil, and silver.
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with vendors.
  • Ability to analyze internal and external data, vendor performance, and product quality metrics.
  • Proven ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt to new challenges.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Employment contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  • Opportunity to work on a mission-driven team reshaping retail.
  • Chance to collaborate with talented colleagues on meaningful, high-impact challenges.
  • Exposure to a company focused on sustainability, accessibility, and value for customers and partners.

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