Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Materials

Quince

. Own and drive cost structures and savings for global materials procurement .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • China, Taiwan, VietnamSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in raw material sourcing and commodity procurement, with a strong focus on building and executing material-specific clean sheets and negotiating with vendors. Proficient in leveraging analytical skills and AI-powered platforms to enhance procurement strategies and drive cost savings.

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Raw Material SourcingCommodity ProcurementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsFinancial Modeling

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Hard Skills

Cost StructuresCommodity IntelligenceClean SheetsData AnalysisScenario AnalysisSupply Chain ManagementVendor NegotiationMarket MonitoringRFP DesignUpstream Material Strategies

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered PlatformsLLMs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Textile Raw MaterialsYarnsFibersFabricsLeatherCommodity HedgingGlobal Market IndicesSupply RisksTier 1 VendorsTier 2 Vendors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Yarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive cost structures and savings for global materials procurement
Report to the Head of Procurement
Establish a monitoring framework for global market shifts, raw material fluctuations, currency risks, and macro-material trends
Deliver actionable commodity intelligence to procurement and leadership
Build and operationalize live tracking systems for raw material prices, currency movements, and supply risks
Construct and scale material-specific clean sheets to establish baseline component costs and support Tier 1 negotiations
Support Buy Plan margin reviews and company margin targets
Partner with material sourcing teams to ensure transparent, competitive supplier pricing
Map Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendors and develop upstream material and vendor strategies
Integrate upstream material availability into product design and development cycles
Design and execute RFPs for raw material vendors, yarn spinners/mills, tanneries, and textile mills
Own the bidding process from vendor outreach through award
Negotiate cost-reduction agreements with Tier 2 material suppliers
Partner with Material Sourcing, Product Sourcing, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors to implement material benefits into finished-goods costing
Identify and execute value-creation opportunities including verticalization and volume consolidation
Help shape Quince’s global procurement strategy, innovation, and sustainability goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

12-15 years of experience in raw material sourcing, commodity procurement, or upstream supply chain management
Deep knowledge of textile raw materials including yarns, fibers, fabrics, leather, and related commodities
Experience negotiating directly with mills, tanneries, yarn spinners, and raw material vendors
Familiarity with commodity hedging frameworks and global market indices
Proven ability to build and execute material-specific clean sheets
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfort with large data sets
Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms (e.g., LLMs) to conduct scenario analysis and automate complex procurement tasks
Experience in upstream supply chain network design or consolidation preferred
Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

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