Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Activewear

Quince

. Define and execute the commercial roadmap and vendor distribution strategy for assigned categories .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $147,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global procurement and sourcing within the retail apparel sector, with a strong focus on cost negotiation, RFP management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging AI technologies for procurement optimization and data-driven decision-making.

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Global Procurement ExperienceRFP Process ManagementCost Negotiation ExpertiseAI-Powered Platform UtilizationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cost NegotiationData AnalysisClean Sheet DevelopmentCompetitive Bidding ProcessesSupply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementProcurement StrategyProduct Cost ReductionScenario AnalysisMargin Review

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommercial Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Vendor PortalProduct Catalog ToolsAI PlatformsLLMs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Retail ApparelSourcingSupply Chain ManagementSoft GoodsHome Goods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the commercial roadmap and vendor distribution strategy for assigned categories
Establish short- and long-term procurement targets aligned to business growth
Deliver exceptional product cost without sacrificing product quality or ESG considerations
Partner with the technology team to embed procurement capabilities and playbooks into Vendor Portal and Product Catalog tools
Identify and deliver 700 bps product cost reductions over the next 12 months
Structure and run competitive, end-to-end bidding processes with manufacturing partners
Own the full RFP lifecycle from vendor identification through award
Deliver product cost savings through negotiation and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
Build an AI agent to run RFPs systematically in 2026 and support scenario analysis
Create and use component-level clean sheets to drive pricing transparency
Review, approve, and optimize costs for buy events within assigned categories
Ensure scale and clean-sheet costing with finished-goods manufacturers
Negotiate upstream with suppliers of fabrics, yarns, fibers, commodities, and trims
Lead Buy Plan margin reviews and govern company margin targets
Partner with material sourcing teams to ensure transparent, competitive supplier pricing
Negotiate launch costing and schedules for renegotiation as the business grows
Provide merchandising teams with scale costing targets
Partner with material managers, sourcing teams, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors to implement material benefits into finished-goods costing
Integrate upstream material availability into product design and development cycles
Identify and execute supply-chain value creation opportunities, including verticalization and volume consolidation
Explore market-making, commodity trading, and verticalized supply-chain opportunities for critical materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in a retail apparel environment
Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international manufacturing partners
Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision making
Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, materials, and production teams
Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms, such as LLMs, to conduct scenario analysis and automate complex procurement tasks
Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen
Experience in apparel, soft goods, or home goods strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or advanced degree a plus
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus may be provided for eligible roles
Equity may be provided for eligible roles
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination protections