About this Associate Sourcing Manager - Hardlines role at 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
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Sourcing Manager to support the growth and development of our Sourcing function in Window Hardware, Decor, Kitchen, and Tabletop categories. This person will work closely with the Sourcing Manager to identify vendor partners, support onboarding processes, and help build scalable supply chains that deliver on cost, quality, and speed. This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in scouting and evaluating vendor partners in the region capable of manufacturing high-quality Window Hardware, Decor, Kitchen, and Tabletop products with competitive production lead times
- Support the pitching and onboarding of new vendor partners, ensuring alignment with established criteria around test periods, quality standards, and scalability potential
- Help manage and strengthen existing supplier relationships within current categories, contributing to improvements in product costs, quality, and commercial terms
- Monitor and track capacity at the supplier and style level, flagging risks and opportunities to the Sourcing Manager to keep pace with company growth
- Develop foundational open costing skills by learning to build and validate cost structures and templates, supporting negotiations with vendor partners using fact-based costing data
- Represent Quince professionally in all vendor interactions, acting as a positive brand ambassador to build and maintain strong partner relationships
- Support efforts to improve launch hit-rates (reviews, returns, sales) through product quality initiatives and identifying development bottlenecks for resolution
- Develop a working understanding of the sourcing landscape, trade regulations, and commercial factors that influence product costs and speed-to-market for the USA, Canada, and Europe
- Contribute to the refinement of existing processes and SOPs, bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to continuous improvement efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Experience: 3 years + sourcing, merchandising, or supply chain experience, ideally within Window Hardware, Decor, Kitchen, and Tabletop categories or adjacent home goods categories, specially in Window Hardware and Décor.
- Consumer-Focused: Passionate about product quality and customer experience, with an eagerness to grow into a strategic sourcing role
- Self-Motivated: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Detail Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a data-informed approach to decision-making and problem-solving
- Analytical Skills: Solid analytical foundation with an interest in process improvement, cost analysis, and vendor performance tracking
- Curiosity: A continuous learner with a proactive, open-minded attitude and adaptability to new challenges and perspectives
- Supply Chain or Operations Background: Foundational understanding of supply chain management or retail operations, with a desire to deepen expertise
- Collaborative Nature: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners
- Resilient and Driven: Comfortable working under pressure with a results-oriented mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
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.
