Strategic Global Procurement Leader

Quince; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus potential

Job summary

Quince is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Procurement to lead cost structures, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing across apparel categories. You will own and drive cost structures, secure supply continuity, and align procurement with innovation and sustainability goals.

The role reports to Head of Procurement, requires 8+ years in global procurement, and emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration across merchandising and production teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in global procurement or supply chain in retail apparel
• Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international partners
• Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category strategy to improve margins as Quince scales
• Lead end-to-end RFP processes with manufacturing partners for optimal cost
• Create and use clean sheets to drive pricing transparency and buy plans
• Collaborate with material sourcing to ensure transparent, competitive pricing
• Identify opportunities to reshape the supply chain and create value beyond traditional sourcing

Skills

Global procurement

Cost optimization

RFP management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

AI platforms / LLMs

Job description

Quince is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Procurement to lead cost structures, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing across apparel categories. You will own and drive cost structures, secure supply continuity, and align procurement with innovation and sustainability goals.

The role reports to Head of Procurement, requires 8+ years in global procurement, and emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration across merchandising and production teams.