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Materials Sourcing Manager, Wool

Quince· Product Sourcing
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Hybrid (Australia / China / Hong Kong)Full-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Role focused on strategic Wool procurement, supplier network development, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability of Wool materials.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Wool procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products.
  • Build, maintain, and expand a global network of Wool suppliers, including tanneries, rawhide processors, and specialty Wool producers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
  • Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to build and maintain a central Wool materials library with a curated assortment of premium Wool optimized for high quality, product consistency, speed to market, and cross-category application.
  • Analyze and monitor the global Wool market, including price trends, supply-demand dynamics, sustainability regulations, and emerging risks, to inform procurement strategies and minimize price volatility.
  • Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and driving value across the supply chain.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sourcing, product development, quality assurance, and merchandising to align material procurement strategies with product requirements and company objectives.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process efficiencies across the Wool value chain.
  • Create and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing, forward purchasing, and compliance with responsible sourcing initiatives.
  • Lead supplier performance management efforts to ensure quality assurance, compliance with ethical labor standards, and adherence to environmental regulations.
  • Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings, and market conditions.
  • Establish, codify, and enforce Wool quality performance standards that ensure consistency across vendors, enable accurate teardown benchmarking, and tie material specifications directly to expected product performance, durability, and customer experience.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, with a specific focus on Wool or Wool-based materials.
  • Deep understanding of the Wool value chain, including rawhide sourcing, tanning processes, finishing techniques, and Wool grading, as well as quality variations and end-use applications.
  • Strong professional network and/or knowledge of major players in the Wool market, including tanneries and ethical Wool suppliers.
  • Expertise in analyzing and mitigating price volatility in the Wool market and managing commodity risk.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships across multiple geographies.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving cost reduction and process optimization goals.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development and sourcing.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Skills

Required:Wool/materials procurementSupplier relationship managementMarket analysis and risk management
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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