Sourcing Manager - Fine Jewelry

2 weeks, 3 days 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

  • Find, vet, pitch, sign, and onboard vendors to support sourcing strategy and secure quality, cost, speed, reliability, and scalability.
  • Lead vendor onboarding and set clear criteria for initial test periods and long-term scale potential.
  • Manage supplier relationships through onboarding trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing vendor management processes such as WBR and MBR.
  • Drive partner operations improvements for existing suppliers while expanding the supply base and improving product costs, quality, and commercial terms.
  • Work with merchants, procurement, and vendor partners to achieve margin targets through pricing and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to improve replenishment speed, scalability, material staging, and capacity management.
  • Ensure factories meet legal, ethical, and sustainability standards, including fair labor practices and certifications.
  • Develop counter-sourcing, backup vendors, and alternative sourcing strategies to manage supply risk.
  • Represent Quince as a trusted partner in all interactions and strengthen long-term vendor relationships.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in fine jewelry 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 self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to new challenges independently.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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