Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Women Knits & Woven Tops

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 extensive experience 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-powered platforms for data-driven decision making and scenario analysis.

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Global Procurement ExperienceRFP Process ManagementCost Negotiation ExpertiseCross-Functional CollaborationAI-Powered Platform Utilization

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Hard Skills

Cost NegotiationData AnalysisClean Sheet DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementCompetitive BiddingProduct Cost ReductionMargin ReviewPricing TransparencyScenario Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommercial AcumenNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Vendor PortalProduct Catalog ToolsAI PlatformsLLMs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

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 rigorous negotiation and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
Build an AI agent to run RFPs systematically with scenario-analysis capability in 2026
Create and utilize component-level clean sheets for pricing transparency
Review, approve, and optimize cost for buy events within assigned categories
Ensure scale and clean-sheet costing with finished-goods manufacturers
Negotiate upstream pricing and availability for 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 establish schedules for renegotiating scale pricing
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 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 (e.g., 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunities
Background check conducted in compliance with applicable laws