Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Materials

Quince

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • France, Germany, Italy, United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in raw material sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on cost structures, vendor negotiations, and market analysis. Proficient in building analytical frameworks and leveraging technology for effective supply chain management.

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Raw Material SourcingCost Reduction NegotiationFinancial ModelingCross-Functional CollaborationTextile Raw Materials Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Commodity ProcurementAnalytical SkillsData AnalysisMaterial-Specific Clean SheetsNegotiation SkillsSupply Chain ManagementMarket ForecastingVendor Strategy DevelopmentRFP Design and ExecutionUpstream Supply Chain Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStrategic ThinkingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered PlatformsLLMsData Tracking SystemsMarket IndicesHedging Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

TextilesYarnsFibersFabricsLeatherSupply RisksTier 1 VendorsTier 2 VendorsCost StructuresGlobal Market Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Yarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive cost structures and savings for global raw materials procurement
Establish monitoring frameworks to forecast global market shifts, raw material fluctuations, currency risks, and macro-material trends
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 ensure transparent, competitive pricing from material suppliers
Map Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendor landscapes and develop material and vendor strategies to reduce complexity, ensure capacity, and increase direct-to-mill buying power
Collaborate cross-functionally to 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 full bidding process from vendor outreach through award
Negotiate cost-reduction agreements directly with Tier 2 material suppliers and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
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
Report to the Head of Procurement

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, such as LLMs, for scenario analysis and automating 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check