À propos de ce poste Materials Sourcing Manager, Linen chez Quince
ABOUT QUINCE
Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.
Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:
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Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
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High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
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Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
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Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
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Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.
Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.
THE ROLE
Material Sourcing Manager - Linen
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Linen procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products.
- Build, maintain, and expand a global network of Linen suppliers, including tanneries, rawhide processors, and specialty producers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
- Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to build and maintain a central Linen materials library with curated assortments for high quality and consistency.
- Analyze and monitor the global Linen market to inform procurement strategies and minimize price volatility.
- Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and driving value across the supply chain.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align material procurement strategies with product requirements and company objectives.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process efficiencies across the linen value chain.
- Create and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing and compliance with responsible sourcing initiatives.
- Lead supplier performance management efforts to ensure quality assurance and adherence to ethical and environmental standards.
- Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings, and market conditions.
- Establish and enforce linen quality performance standards to ensure consistency across vendors.
Required skills:
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management in the Linen industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience building global supplier networks.
- Ability to analyze market trends and develop strategic procurement plans.
- Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of sustainability regulations and responsible sourcing initiatives.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
WHY QUINCE?
Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY
Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds
At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.
