VP of Material, Global

OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We dont chase trends and we dont sell everything. Were expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. Were committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail technology and building early stage companies. Youll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB Google D.E. Shaw Stitch Fix Urban Outfitters Wayfair McKinsey Nike etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on VP of Materials Sourcing & Procurement to lead our Tier 2 (and above) supply chain across raw materials and components for our growing assortment. You will own global strategy and execution across fabric yarn leather metals gold and other key fabrications/raw materials with the mandate to drive quality cost-efficiency and localization in alignment with Quinces hypergrowth and direct-to-consumer model.

This leader will be accountable for reshaping our global materials footprint developing material should-cost frameworks building deep supplier partnerships and driving a tech-enabled material procurement ecosystem. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of supply chain innovation cost rigor and supplier development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing & Procurement Strategy:

• Lead global sourcing strategies for materials across Quinces key categories including cashmere linen mulberry silk organic cotton and premium leather. Develop tailored sourcing strategies for each category balancing the need for localized material sourcing (for sustainability and cost efficiency) and global sourcing for scalability and cost optimization.
• Identify evaluate and onboard Tier 2/Tier 3 material suppliers to meet our quality speed and cost requirements. Work closely with Tier 1 partners to ensure smooth integration of raw materials.
• Assess geopolitical risks labor practices and sustainability impacts ensuring the ability to mitigate risks associated with sourcing from countries like China SEA India EMEA and the Americas.

Supplier Development & Relationship Management

• Identify evaluate and onboard mills tanneries spinners and other suppliers aligned with Quinces quality and cost standards.
• Build enduring relationships with Tier 2/Tier 3 partners that can support scale speed and innovation.
• Develop a supplier segmentation framework to prioritize strategic investments and engagement.

Costing & Negotiations:

• Lead creation and institutionalization of cleansheet/should-cost models for all core materials including detailed views on raw material/fiber labor overhead and margin.
• Establish cost targets and negotiation anchors that are fair aggressive and grounded in data.
• Negotiate competitive pricing to drive cost reduction optimal payment terms and favorable delivery schedules while managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure cost transparency of mill material costs including flowthrough of commodity market pricing

Quality & Sustainability Leadership

• Establish the standard for premium quality across material categories leveraging consumer insights and technical criteria (e.g. GSM pilling dye fastness).
• Create material quality protocols that go beyond defect minimization to elevate consumer experience.
• Partner with Sustainability team to integrate responsible sourcing standards into material qualification and costing.

Technology & Systems

• Partner with Engineering to enhance our internal Vendor Portal and tech stack to track materials costing vendor performance and milestone delivery.

• Drive adoption of scalable systems for material planning cost tracking and procurement automation.

• Identify where to build vs. buy software solutions for material development and sourcing integrating AI to drive process efficiencies

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development Merchandising Global Sourcing Planning and Finance to ensure material decisions align with product needs and margin goals.
• Build and lead a global materials sourcing and procurement team to support the global manufacturing footprint.
• Operate as a core member of the Quince Global Sourcing & Procurement leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15 years of experience in global sourcing procurement or supply chain with a focus on Tier 2/3 raw materials.
• Expertise in developing and managing materials supply chains across multiple regions and product categories.
• Proven track record of leading global sourcing strategies for complex materials with an emphasis on cost reduction quality management and risk mitigation.
• Strong experience in cleansheet cost modeling for a multiple fabrications and material vendor negotiations with a track record of driving significant cost/margin impact.
• Proven ability to build and scale supplier ecosystems in support of margin quality and capacity goals.
• Strong ability to analyze data and use insights to optimize material sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced high-growth technology-driven environments.
• Excellent communication skills; strong influencer across all levels.
• Experience working in multiple international markets including Asia Europe and the Americas.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or relevant technical degree preferred.