Global Apparel Procurement Leader: Cost & Growth

Quince; Palo Alto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 147.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Quince is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Procurement for Men's Apparel to own cost structures and savings across a global supplier network. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will drive should-costing, supply continuity, and competitive pricing with T1/T2 partners while aligning with sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include defining procurement strategy, leading RFPs, and building AI-assisted tools to optimize supplier negotiations.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in retail apparel.
• Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international manufacturing partners.
• Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, materials, and production teams.
• Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms (e.g., LLMs) to conduct scenario analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in apparel, soft goods, or home goods strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute procurement roadmap and vendor distribution strategy for assigned categories.
• Deliver cost reductions and create scalable procurement playbooks.
• Own end-to-end RFP processes with manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Collaborate with merchandising and production teams to align cost and quality goals.
• Lead upstream sourcing and value-creation initiatives to improve margins.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/scenario analysis

Strategic thinking

Supply chain optimization

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

AI platforms (LLMs)

Jobbeschreibung

Quince is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Procurement for Men's Apparel to own cost structures and savings across a global supplier network. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will drive should-costing, supply continuity, and competitive pricing with T1/T2 partners while aligning with sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include defining procurement strategy, leading RFPs, and building AI-assisted tools to optimize supplier negotiations.