Sourcing Director,Men's Bottoms (Denim & Non-denim)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; China; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Vietnam. Posted 9 months ago

The role

The Sourcing Director for Men's Bottoms will develop and execute end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategies for woven, knit, and stretch fabrications. This role involves managing manufacturing partners, driving operational excellence, and partnering with Merchandising and Product Development teams to expand the product catalog.

What you will do

Develop and execute end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for Men's Bottom categories.
Implement a multi-sourcing approach for supply resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Identify, onboard, and develop manufacturing partners aligned with the D2C model.
Coach partners on the Quince Operating System including operational excellence, financial models, and technical integration.
Drive continuous improvement in production quality, speed, accuracy, and availability.
Partner with Merchandising and Product Development teams to lead catalog expansion.
Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews with sourcing partners.

Required qualifications

15+ years of experience at the Director level or above in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management within the apparel industry.
Established global factory network across key apparel categories spanning APAC and EMEA regions.
General Manager (GM) mindset with hands-on supply chain and manufacturing experience.
Deep understanding of cost structures within denim/apparel categories.
Highly organized, analytical, and execution-focused.
Strong business acumen.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice to have

Experience supporting major US-based retailers or DTC brands.
Deep knowledge of denim materials, washes, and localized fabric sourcing.
Experience with lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) production, and operational excellence.
Interest in leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools.
Advanced degree preferred.

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators that uses a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices. The company builds and deploys proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to scale its cross-category brand.