We are searching for an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Manager of Global Procurement specializing in materials to shape how raw goods move through our manufacturer-to-consumer ecosystem. Quince is reshaping modern retail by linking customers straight to world-class factories, stripping away unnecessary markups along the way. If you thrive on solving supply chain puzzles, negotiating high-impact partnerships, and building sustainable sourcing foundations from scratch, this opportunity puts you right at the steering wheel. Best of all, this is a fully remote role open to exceptional talent worldwide.

Overview

In this role, you will take ownership of our global raw materials sourcing strategy, with a heavy emphasis on quality, cost efficiency, and ethical production. You will collaborate directly with our tier-one and tier-two mills, yarn suppliers, and manufacturing partners across multiple product categories. By pairing traditional procurement rigor with advanced analytics and automation, you will help unlock incredible value for millions of shoppers while advancing our sustainability commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day focus centers on driving global material strategy and executing high-level supplier management. Everyday tasks will include the following priorities.

Design and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for raw materials, textiles, and packaging across core product lines.
Identify, audit, and onboard tier-two suppliers and material mills that meet strict criteria for quality, sustainability, and production scalability.
Negotiate master agreements, volume discounts, and payment terms to protect margins while preserving strong vendor relationships.
Partner closely with product design, technical development, and production teams to forecast raw material demands and prevent supply bottlenecks.
Establish clear material quality benchmarks, risk mitigation plans, and supplier scorecards to ensure accountability across our vendor network.
Champion sustainable, circular, and traceable material initiatives that align with our brand ethos and environmental promises.
Harness data models, inventory signals, and market trends to capitalize on raw material price movements and optimize fabric commitments.

Requirements

Candidates who succeed in this position bring deep industry know-how and a builders mindset to the table. We look for individuals with the following qualifications.

Extensive background in global procurement, materials sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally within apparel, home textiles, or fast-growing consumer retail.
Demonstrated experience dealing directly with international fabric mills, yarn spinners, and raw material manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Superb commercial negotiation skills paired with a deep understanding of textile costing mechanics and global commodity pricing.
Strong quantitative aptitude with the ability to turn messy supply chain datasets into clear, actionable business strategies.
Familiarity with environmental certifications, sustainable fiber standards, and traceability systems.
High comfort level operating autonomously within an agile, fast-moving, and fully distributed team environment.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities across diverse international cultures and business functions.

What You'll Gain

Joining Quince gives you the rare opportunity to redefine how global retail operates from top to bottom. You will work alongside a passionate team of builders, engineers, and supply chain operators who prize direct action over endless meetings. Along with competitive compensation and the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world, you will gain the freedom to build massive procurement networks that tangibly lower consumer costs and reduce environmental footprint.