Quince
Sourcing Manager, Men's Outerwear (CN/SEA)
China; Hong Kong; Indonesia; Thailand; Vietnam. Posted 9 months ago
The role
The Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing efforts across China and Southeast Asia for Men's Outerwear. This role involves building supplier relationships and managing vendor operations to meet quality, sustainability, and cost standards.
What you will do
- Scout for vendor partners in China/Hong Kong or SEA for Men's Outerwear
- Pitch and onboard vendor partners with clear criteria for testing and scaling
- Drive excellence in partner operations and expand the supplier base
- Manage capacity at a supplier and style level
- Resource materials to improve product cost, quality, and speed
- Negotiate with suppliers throughout the supply chain from T1 to T2 and T3
- Construct validated cost structures for negotiations using open costing expertise
- Build and deepen relationships with partners
- Drive higher hit-rate launches through product excellence
- Lead diverse stakeholders and redefine processes for continuous improvement
Required qualifications
- 10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in Men’s apparel categories with high-end national brands in the United States & Europe specifically in Men's Outerwear
- Consumer focused and ambitious individual
- Self-starter and quick independent learner
- Exceptional attention to details with a data driven approach
- Strong analytical mindset
- Continuous learner with a proactive attitude
- Good track record in supply chain management or operations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation
- Resilient under pressure
Nice to have
- Experience sourcing in SEA/CN for Men's Outerwear
- Direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce background
- Interest in sustainable fashion or socially responsible businesses
About the company
Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators. The company uses a manufacturer-to-consumer model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices.