Sourcing Manager, Men's Woven Tops

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Turkey.

📋 Description

• Identify vendor partners in the UK and Europe capable of producing high-quality Men's Woven Tops with quick production lead times.

• Rapidly pitch and onboard vendor partners, ensuring clarity around initial testing periods and their capacity to scale if successful.

• Enhance operational excellence for current supplier relationships within existing Quince categories while diversifying the supplier base to improve product costs, quality, and commercial terms for sustainable sales and profitability.

• Oversee supplier and style capacity to align with company growth and scaling needs.

• Material Sourcing: Quickly source materials that can enhance product cost, quality, and speed for scaling orders. Experience in negotiating with suppliers throughout the supply chain from T1 to T2 & T3 (as necessary) mill/vendor partners is essential.

• Open costing expertise: Possess substantial experience in open costing breakdowns from either a brand or manufacturer perspective to develop a clear strategy for costing negotiations; capable of constructing a validated cost structure/template for negotiation with vendor partners without solely relying on vendor data.

• Serve as an Ambassador for our partners in all interactions, fostering and enriching our relationships through continuous improvement.

• Strive for higher hit-rate launches (reviews, returns, sales) by ensuring product excellence and accelerating development times through the identification of bottlenecks and proposing solutions.

• Have a comprehensive strategic and commercial understanding of the sourcing landscape and trade advantages that can enhance product costs and expedite market delivery for the USA, Canada, and Europe.

• Lead from both a macro and micro perspective, engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders from various functions and nationalities. Be prepared to be resourceful at times to enhance existing processes and redefine new SOPs for improved speed and continuous enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of sourcing and merchandising experience in Men's apparel categories, particularly with high-end national brands in the United States and Europe, focusing on Men's Woven Tops.

• A consumer-focused and ambitious individual who provides strategic leadership, acting as a role model in business with confidence, pride, and passion that resonates with both personal and professional impact.

• Self-Motivated: Demonstrated ability as a self-starter and quick learner, adapting swiftly to new challenges.

• Detail Oriented: Outstanding attention to detail with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.

• Analytical Skills: A robust analytical mindset emphasizing execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.

• Curiosity: A continuous learner with a proactive approach, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing environments.

• Supply Chain or Operations Background: A solid track record in supply chain management or operations that contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the retail landscape.

• Collaborative Nature: Exceptional interpersonal skills that encourage collaboration across teams, with proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Resilient under pressure and unwavering in the pursuit of broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo.

🏝️ Benefits

• All posted salary ranges reflect base salary and may vary based on experience level and location.

• Bonus and equity may also be available for eligible roles.