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Quince

Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Sweaters

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

Core Competencies

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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, vendor management, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in leveraging AI-powered platforms for procurement automation and scenario analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Procurement ExperienceCompetitive RFP Process ManagementCost Negotiation ExpertiseData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Cost NegotiationVendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsLifecycle ManagementPricing TransparencyMarket-Making StrategiesScenario AnalysisBidding Process StructuringProcurement Target Setting
Soft Skills
Excellent Negotiation SkillsCommercial Acumen
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered PlatformsVendor PortalProduct Catalog Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Retail ApparelSoft GoodsHome GoodsMaterial SourcingCost ReductionESG ConsiderationsVerticalizationVolume Consolidation

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 with 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 lifecycle from vendor identification through award
  • Negotiate product cost savings and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
  • Build an AI agent to run RFPs systematically in 2026 with scenario-analysis capabilities
  • Create and use component-level clean sheets for pricing transparency
  • Review, approve, and optimize costs for buy events
  • Negotiate upstream pricing and availability for fabrics, yarns, fibers, commodities, and trims
  • Lead Buy Plan margin reviews and partner with material sourcing to ensure transparent, competitive supplier pricing
  • Negotiate launch costing and establish schedules for renegotiating scale pricing
  • Provide merchandising 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, verticalized supply chains, and commodity buying/selling strategies to manage price fluctuations

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, for scenario analysis and automating 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
  • Mission-driven work contributing to a more sustainable, accessible future