Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Soft Home, Bedding

Quince

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in global procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on cost negotiation, RFP processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive product cost savings while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.

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Global Procurement ExperienceRFP Process ManagementCost Negotiation ExpertiseData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cost Reduction StrategiesCompetitive Bidding ProcessesClean Sheet AnalysisProduct Cost OptimizationSupply Chain Value Creation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Vendor PortalProduct Catalog ToolsAI Agent for RFPs

Industry Keywords

Consumer GoodsRetail EnvironmentMaterial SourcingUpstream Inputs NegotiationESG Considerations

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 technology teams 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
Drive product cost savings through negotiation and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
Build an AI agent to run RFPs systematically with scenario-analysis capability
Create and use component-level clean sheets for pricing transparency
Review, approve, and optimize buy-plan costs and margins
Negotiate upstream inputs including fabrics, yarns, fibers, commodities, and trims
Lead buy-plan margin reviews and partner with material sourcing teams on competitive supplier pricing
Negotiate launch costing and establish schedules for renegotiation as the business scales
Provide merchandising teams with achievable 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

12-15 years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in a consumer goods or retail 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
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and equity may be provided for eligible roles
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and protection from discrimination and harassment