Sourcing Manager, Apparel - Men's Activewear (CN)
Hybrid (CN-Hub)full-timePosted 8mo ago
About the role
Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and lead the Apparel, Men's activewear function, focusing on identifying and onboarding new vendor partners, with potential expansion to other categories, to optimize cost, quality, and lead times.
Responsibilities
- Scout for vendor partners in China who can manufacture high quality products with fast production lead time
- Pitching and onboarding vendor partners in speed with clear criteria around the initial test period and scalability
- Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships within current Quince categories, while expanding the supply base and improving Quince's product costs, quality, and commercial terms
- Act as an Ambassador to our partners in all interactions
- Build and deepen our relationships Continuous improvement
- Drive for higher hit-rate launches (reviews, returns, sales) through product excellence and drive for faster development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions
Qualifications
- Experience: 10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in apparel, men's activewear categories with high-end national brands in United States
- Self-Motivated: Proven ability as a self starter and quick independent learner adapting swiftly to new challenges
- Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to details with a data driven approach to decision making and problem-solving
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement
- Product Development: Deep understanding of the product development process, utilizing factory and vendor expertise to effectively bring new products to market in speed
- Curiosity: Continuous learner with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Supply Chain or Operations Background: Good track record in supply chain management or operations contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the retail landscape
- Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation
Skills
Required:Vendor scouting and onboardingCost, quality, and lead time optimizationProduct development collaborationAnalytical decision-making
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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