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Senior Manager, Global Procurement (Materials)

Quince· Procurement
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Hybrid (China; Taiwan; Vietnam)unknownPosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Manager responsible for owning and driving cost structures and savings for global raw materials (linen, cotton, cashmere, silk, denim, leather, etc.), aligning material procurement with innovation and sustainability goals, and leading upstream cost engineering, vendor strategy, and material RFPs to achieve near should-costing and secure supply continuity.

Responsibilities

  • Commodity Insights: Establish monitoring framework for global market shifts, raw material fluctuations, currency risks, and macro-material trends; deliver actionable intelligence regularly.
  • Upstream Cost Engineering: Construct and scale material-specific clean sheets to lock in baseline component costs; support Tier 1 negotiations and Buy Plan margin review; ensure transparent pricing from key material suppliers.
  • Tier 2 (and Tier 3) Vendor Strategy: Map upstream network to consolidate raw material volumes, reduce complexity, increase direct-to-mill buying power, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate availability into product design.
  • Material RFPs: Design and execute RFPs for raw material vendors, yarn spinners/mills, tanneries, and textile mills; own the full bidding process; negotiate cost-reduction agreements with Tier 2 suppliers; institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks.
  • Value Creation: Identify opportunities to reshape supply chain, including verticalization and volume consolidation, and explore partnerships with mills/manufacturers for critical materials.

Qualifications

  • 12-15 years of experience in raw material sourcing, commodity procurement, or upstream supply chain management
  • Deep knowledge of textile raw materials including yarns, fibers, fabrics, leather, and related commodities
  • Experience negotiating directly with mills, tanneries, yarn spinners, and raw material vendors
  • Familiarity with commodity hedging frameworks and global market indices
  • Proven ability to build and execute material-specific clean sheets
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfort with large data sets
  • Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms (e.g., LLMs) to conduct scenario analysis and automate procurement tasks
  • Experience in upstream supply chain network design or consolidation preferred
  • Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus

Skills

Required:Raw material sourcingCost engineering / clean sheetsData analysis & financial modelingCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Commodity hedgingAI-assisted procurement

Benefits

  • Equity/Stock options (implied by role seniority)
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to impact global procurement strategy
  • Collaborative, fast-paced culture at Quince
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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