Global Procurement Lead, Men's Apparel & Cost Savings

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince seeks a Senior Manager, Global Procurement for Men's Apparel to own cost structures and savings, reporting to the Head of Procurement. The role focuses on commodity costing, clean sheets, and supplier negotiations to achieve best pricing while maintaining quality.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in apparel procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and a data-driven approach using AI tools to optimize sourcing and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management 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; cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define procurement strategy for global categories and drive cost reductions.
• Lead RFP processes with international manufacturing partners to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with merchandising, materials and production teams to align cost structures with product goals.
• Develop and leverage clean sheets to drive pricing transparency and scale pricing.
• Partner with AI-powered platforms to run scenario analyses and optimize sourcing decisions.

Skills

RFP management

Negotiation

Analytics

Cross-functional

AI platforms

Apparel industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

AI-powered platforms

Job description

Quince seeks a Senior Manager, Global Procurement for Men's Apparel to own cost structures and savings, reporting to the Head of Procurement. The role focuses on commodity costing, clean sheets, and supplier negotiations to achieve best pricing while maintaining quality.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in apparel procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and a data-driven approach using AI tools to optimize sourcing and supplier relationships.