THE ROLE:

Senior Manager, Sourcing - Soft Home (CN/SEA)

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager specializing in Bedding to lead our sourcing efforts across China and Southeast Asia (SEA). In this role, you'll play a key part in building and managing supplier relationships to ensure our bedding products (such as premium down and premium down alt comforters, pillows, mattress pads and covers, etc.) meet Quince's high standards for quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. If you're passionate about ethical sourcing, vendor development, and optimizing supply chains in a fast-paced DTC environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to a brand that's redefining affordable luxury.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Bedding products, focusing on CN markets to identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors while maintaining relationships with existing partners.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising on quality, sustainability, or ethical standards.
• Collaborate with design, product development, and operations teams to manage product programs, from fabric/yarn selection to final production, ensuring timelines and specifications are met.
• Conduct market research on trends in Utility Bedding, materials (e.g., organic cotton, goose, feather, specialties), and sustainable practices to inform sourcing decisions.
• Oversee quality control processes, including factory audits, compliance checks for environmental and labor standards, and risk management in the supply chain.
• Monitor production output, resolve issues related to procurement, and optimize inventory to minimize waste and support our direct-shipping model.
• Travel to supplier sites in CN as needed to build strong partnerships and ensure alignment with Quince's values of transparency and responsibility.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and provide reports to senior leadership on cost efficiencies, sustainability impacts, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 7-15 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with a strong focus on Utility Bedding products (e.g.premium down and premium down alt comforters, pillows, mattress pads and covers, etc) in the home goods industry.
• Proven track record in vendor development, negotiation, and managing international supply chains, particularly in CN regions.
• Deep knowledge of textile materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., in sustainable sourcing) are a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and building global relationships.
• Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in tools like Excel, ERP systems, or supply chain software.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 30%) and adapt to a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Passion for Quince's mission: making high-quality, sustainable products accessible and affordable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DTC brands or fast-fashion alternatives emphasizing ethical production.
• Familiarity with global compliance standards (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX) and risk mitigation in volatile markets.

About Media Futures Group (MFG)

Google has consolidated its media agency partnership into WPP Media, building on the world class digital work that Essence has delivered for Google for over 17 years. Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke team that delivers on our commitment to Google for a more strategic, creative, and integrated media approach established to drive better business results.

The MFG team is made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media’s contribution to Google’s business. MFG is powered by WPP Media and other constituent parts of the agency around the world.

About the role

As a member of the Media Futures Group (MFG) APAC activation team, you will help execute the tactical planning, setup, and activation of Paid Search campaigns across multiple countries via self-service ad platforms (e.g. Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads) for the Google client. Campaign objectives focus on Direct Response (e.g. traffic, acquisition, ROAS) and will leverage real-time auction bidding across the ad platforms. 

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directly and indirectly supports multiple markets for the client account
• Able to own E2E campaigns from client brief to channel planning (e.g. budget, forecasting, audience, format), execution (trafficking and managing offshore team), QA, and reporting.  
• Able to launch (or assist in launching) campaigns on time/does not contribute to gating issues, in compliance with platform best practices (naming conventions, campaign structure, settings, etc)
• Consistent high-quality delivery on daily/weekly tasks for all assigned campaigns (daily pacing, weekly client facing reports, data integrity, etc)
• Meets campaign objectives by EOQ (e.g. client KPIs, Pacing), and/or flags potential performance issues in a timely manner
• Growing knowledge of media planning fundamentals e.g. reach, frequency, channels, formats, etc.
• Growing knowledge of tactical essentials including but not limited to inventory and data sources
• Excellent tracking of sub-campaign level details including but not limited to pacing, performance, etc.
• Growing knowledge of adjacent and/or connected disciplines including other channels (e.g. Display, Social) and Planning, Data Strategy, Analytics, or AdOps 
• Growing knowledge of the channels and related platforms for specific APAC market(s) you are working on
• Growing grasp of overall campaign lifecycles, its impact on incrementality, and the role search plays within it
• Communicates planning successes, failures, and escalations to line manager in a timely manner, ability to manage internal communications and share updates
• Growing ability to prioritize tasks with minimal oversight from manager (able to discern cost/benefit to decide priorities independently)

Desired background experience:

• (Required for senior executive) 1-2 years’ work experience on activating Paid Search campaigns (preferably via Google Ads or SA360 platform)
• High attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical skills and a natural affinity for numbers is key; You must be able to analyze raw data, draw insights and develop actionable recommendations as needed
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, Vlookups, etc)
• Demonstrable interest in paid digital media ads, especially Paid Search 
• A passion for everything digital, with an active interest and understanding of digital marketing/advertising industry trends

About Media Futures Group (MFG)

Google has consolidated its media agency partnership into WPP Media, building on the world class digital work that Essence has delivered for Google for over 17 years. Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke team that delivers on our commitment to Google for a more strategic, creative and integrated media approach established to drive better business results.

The MFG team is made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media’s contribution to Google’s business. MFG is powered by EssenceMediacom and other constituent parts of GroupM around the world.

The Role

The Media Activation Manager plays a critical role within the Media Activation (Programmatic) team at MFG, responsible for the flawless execution and optimization of programmatic and biddables campaigns for Google focused largely on display and video channels. This role is primarily focused on performance campaigns and will leverage a combination of real-time and guaranteed buying across both open exchange and/or direct publishers as needed. This role demands a deep understanding of programmatic platforms, a data-driven approach to optimization, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directly or indirectly (via management) supports 1-3 markets/accounts
• Able to own up to 3 campaigns E2E at any one time while assisting on others as needed
• ~60% time allocated to individual campaign assignments, ~40% time allocated to work outside of individual campaigns (e.g. management tasks, team projects, training others)
• Delivers media plans, wrap-ups, and milestone outputs utilizing established best practices against client communication strategy according to timelines
• Able to launch campaigns on time/does not contribute to gating issues, in compliance with platform (DSP/DMP) best practices (naming conventions, IO/LI)
• Flawless delivery of all campaigns (launch, pacing, performance goals)
• Meets campaign objectives by EOQ (e,g, client KPIs, Pacing), and/or flags potential performanceissues in a timely manner
• Confident and steady in optimization and improvement of campaign performance (not just delivery). 
• Strong knowledge of media planning fundamentals e.g. reach, frequency, channels, formats
• Strong knowledge of tactical essentials such as inventory and data sources
• Excellent tracking of sub-campaign level details including but not limited to pacing, performance, etc.
• Strong understanding of adjacent and/or connected disciplines (e.g. Data Strategy, Analytics, AdOps, Experience) and relationship with Programmatic 
• Strong knowledge of the  programmatic/ad-tech ecosystem (publishers, data, platform, etc.)
• Strong grasp of overall campaign lifecycle and the role programmatic plays within it
• Communicates successes, failures, and escalations to line manager in a timely manner
• Directly responsible for managing 1 junior team member assuming staffing
• Escalation point for campaign level issues

Desired background experience:

Required

• 3-4 years work experience on the programmatic/ad-tech buy-side (e.g. agency, trading desk, DSP company)
• Excellent proficiency planning and deploying campaigns using enterprise level DSPs (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, MediaMath)
• Experience planning and executing campaigns delivering against both Brand and Direct Response objectives
• Experience deploying campaigns across multiple environments/devices via both direct and open buying leveraging audience and/or contextual data as needed
• High attention to detail, and good organizational skills, with an understanding of optimization levers & testing approaches across programmatic platforms
• Experience directly managing at least one direct report with demonstrable skills in guiding his/her professional development
• Highly developed interpersonal, team building and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical skills and a natural affinity for numbers is key; You must be able to analyze raw data, draw insights and develop actionable recommendations as needed
• Strong organization and time management skills. Able to prioritize recurring deliverables against ad hoc requests. Mindful of personal deliverables and projects without needing reminding from line manager
• Up-to-date knowledge on the current state of programmatic/ad/mar-tech with a POV on future developments
• A passion for everything digital, with an active interest and understanding of digital marketing/advertising industry trends

Desirable

• Strong Google stack experience
• Experience working with Data Management Platforms (DMPs) or equivalent data organisation/deployment tool/platform
• Familiar with feed-based creative setups using Creative Management Platforms (CMPs)
• Experience working with data science teams and good grasp of campaign analytics fundamentals (e.g. control/exposed segmentation, survey and panel based measurement, regression analysis)
• Experience with Google Analytics (plus certification)
• Experience with running campaigns across multiple countries / languages
• Familiarity with industry-relevant programming languages (e.g. HTML, Javascript, SQL, Python, R)

What you can expect from MFG

MFG’s mission is to make advertising more valuable to the world. We do this by employing the world’s very best talent to solve some of the toughest challenges of today’s digital marketing landscape. It’s important that we hire people whose values reflect those of our own: genuine, results-focused, daring and insightful. As an MFG employee, we promise you a workplace that invests in your career, cares for you and is fun and engaging. We believe these factors create a workplace where you can be yourself and do amazing work.

About the Role:

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing contracting strategies that align with the organization’s goals. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring expansion of hotel portfolio with a competitive cost, quality, and relationship building with the hotel suppliers. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate closely with various departments, including operations, finance, and revenue, to optimize the supply chain and support overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and prioritize hotel groups and individual properties aligned with Nuitee’s demand and growth strategy
• Actively prospect and engage hotel decision-makers (Revenue, Distribution, Commercial, GMs)
• Pitch Nuitee’s value proposition clearly and confidently, tailored to each partner
• Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations with hotels and chains
• Close direct contracts and ensure clean, complete handover to internal teams
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and progress deals with urgency
• Work closely with Connectivity and Ops teams to validate feasibility before signing
• Accurately track deal activity, pipeline, and blockers in CRM tools

What Success Looks Like

• New hotels and chains signed consistently and at pace
• High-quality contracts aligned with Nuitee’s commercial and technical standards
• Short sales cycles and fast progression from first contact to signature
• Strong collaboration and clean handovers to Account Managers

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Business, Marketing or Administration
• 3+ years winning hotel supply at an OTA/wholesaler or selling for a hotel group.
• A contact book across top properties/owner groups—and the confidence to use it.
• Proven track record closing multi-property or chain agreements.
• Strong, simple communication; you handle objections and get to “yes.”
• Fluent English + local language (see below). 
• Comfortable with frequent travel (to 40%)

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software tools.

The role:

At aCommerce, the Key Account Manager is a role carved out to meet the changing consumer demand and this position is based in Jakarta. This individual aims to serve as an extension of our clients’ businesses ensuring proper management and execution of the ecommerce strategy in social commerce on their behalf. This would include developing, managing and executing promotional and marketing campaigns and overall fulfillment execution, smooth day to day operations.

The Key Account Manager will support the team on the brand in serving as the client’s initial point of communication in executing their social commerce strategy, enabling a consistent social media presence and strong positive brand experience. You will work closely and collaborate with other internal department service providers to ensure best-in class end-to-end service execution. You will keep abreast of client industry developments, market trends and competitive intelligence, gaining specialized industry knowledge which enables us to add-value and more deeply understand the client’s business challenges and opportunities

Responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Manage overall account profitability via P&L management
• Ensure all clients and channels are successfully on-boarded on time
• Manage to maximize GMV with day-to-day collaboration with client and channels
• Customer budget management and P&L execution including reimbursement to deliver agreed GMV, Take Rate, and Profit
• Ensuring optimal product presentation and visibility on online channels
• Coordinating with internal cross function and external parties
• Establish and monitor progress against key performance indicators.
• Advising and executing end-to-end social commerce strategy for International brand owners (such as Global brands, FMCG brands etc.). This will include content, sales monitoring, analysis on how to grow demand, supply management and promotion management as well as business analytics.
• Coordinating with internal departments (tech, warehouse, marketing) and external parties (ad agencies) to troubleshoot and resolve business issues
• Support the Brand management team to ensure smooth day to day operations
• Build strong rapport with clients that include managing relationships with internal and external stakeholder

Partner Service

• Responsible for client relationship and retain client satisfaction
• Serve as the “face of aCommerce” and primary point of contact for client executives and key stakeholders at each assigned account
• Advising clients on how to increase online sales through merchandising, promotion planning and onsite marketing activities
• Managing fast-growing e-commerce sales of large brand owners through their own web-store or other online channels and initiative channel
• Ensuring that regular reviews are carried out with customers, to ensure that their needs are being met and that excellent customer service is achieved and, developing future improvements/services for the customers.
• Identifies and anticipates additional opportunities for enhancements, improvements or new services with existing clients
• Inventory management including forecast, ordering and DOH controlling
• Present analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders both client-side and internally

Business Development

• Contract Management by helping translate the outlined solution into a high level initial statement of work (SOW) and helps secure the client's agreement in sales meetings with the prospect or client (system & integration options, cost model, forecast value, activity planning, requirements definition, etc.)
• Working closely with solution design and business development to manage key customers (existing and new), thereby improving turnover and profitability
• Scope of Work (SOW) & Trade Agreement management for existing accounts and input industry insight to SD for new customers.

Technical Qualifications:

• Has a minimum two (2) years of working experience in an ecommerce company, internet start-up or in an international brand (e.g. FMCG, retailer or consulting industries)
• Previous experience in social commerce, online media, marketing would be a strong point.
• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and ability to quickly adapt to new software and tool

Soft Skills & Other Details:

• Superior communication skills in English, written and oral
• Candidate must be proactive and have a problem-solving attitude to client and/or business problems
• Very strong commercial and client-facing abilities
• Demonstrated ability to exceed client expectations and incorporate urgency and strong service ethic into all aspects of the job
• Entrepreneurial spirit, not afraid of risks and challenges
• Analytical, data driven mindset and detail oriented
• Successful record of communicating and engaging cross functional teams
• Ability to lead projects relating with responsible account and category
• Ability to coach and train key specialists effectively to produce high amounts of results

About aCommerce

aCommerce is the leading ecommerce enabler and e-distributor in Southeast Asia, delivering retail solutions for global brands such as L’Oreal, Samsung, and Unilever. Founded in May 2013, aCommerce has over 700 staff across offices and fulfillment centres in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

The company is committed to equal opportunities for all of employees and to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at aCommerce are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, sexuality, age, family or parental status, or any other status that may be protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

aCommerce DNA

Everyone in aCommerce lives by a set of core values that we call our DNA. These core values serve as the guide in how we work towards our common goals and targets.

• Customers above all: The customer is at the heart of everything we do. Their success is our success.
• Lead by example: Earn respect through hard work and perseverance, not seniority.
• Solve problems: A “can do” attitude solves a multitude of problems.
• Lean on your teammates: Replace “I” with “we”. Collaboration brings you a long way.
• Keep it real: Our diversity makes us strong, we treat each other equally and respectfully.

The aTeam is made up of highly ambitious individuals driven to innovate, build and succeed and is always looking for like-minded self-starters to join.