Sourcing Director Operations

Startops; Canada; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and technology company is seeking a Sourcing Director to develop and execute a supply chain strategy for apparel and home categories. This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, aiming to drive operational excellence and enhance product quality while fostering sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive network of partner factories to innovate and maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement.
• Deep partner factory connections in Apparel across Asia.
• Highly organized and analytical with strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category supply chain strategy.
• Onboard partners and coach them for operational excellence.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with partner management.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sourcing Director

Develop and execute a supply chain strategy for apparel and home categories.

Compensation: $1 - $50 USD

Job Tags: Operations

About The Role

Sourcing Director

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

We're expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

We're committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You'll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category supply chain strategy, including multi-sourcing for the apparel/home category.
• Onboard partners onto the Quince model and coach them to operate in a rapid replenishment, M2C environment;
• Coach partners on Quince OS - Operational (Rapid LT, consumer-oriented), Financial Model (high ROIC) and Technical (Vendor Portal)
• Catalog Expansion: In conjunction with Merchants and PD, launch NPC-approved new styles and colors
• Drive Operational Excellence: High Quality (<0.5% defect), Fast and accurate (Replenishment Lead Time < 14 days), Available (>99% in-stock) and Margin Accretive performance
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with management of each partner - Strategy, Business Highlights, Performance, Areas for improvement.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.
• Deep set of partner factory connections within Apparel across Asia (primarily India but also South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, where relevant)
• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market.
• GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/JIT) experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
• Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Pay Range

$1 - $50 USD

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. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. 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.