Quince
Senior Manager, Global Procurement Hub (Footwear/Accessories)
Quince, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Quince was started to challenge the idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission is to create items of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price. Our values include:
Customer First
— customer satisfaction is our highest priority;
High Quality
— premium materials and high production standards;
Essential design
— we curate the best, not trends;
Always a better deal
— price transparency;
Environmentally and socially conscious
— sustainable materials and fair wages for factory workers. Quince is a retail and technology company with experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You will work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike, and more. The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a
Sr. Manager, Global Procurement – Footwear/Accessories
to be a core leader within Quince's Central Procurement Hub, the company's primary clearing house for product cost approvals and business awards. This role is accountable for product cost margins across all Footwear/Accessories styles and will drive global procurement and cost-reduction strategies that directly impact company profitability. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of Footwear/Accessories cost structures, benchmarking, and cleansheet methodologies. They will lead the final review and approval of costing decisions, determine final vendor allocations, and hire/manage a small, global team of Procurement Leads to negotiate and execute strategies in-region. Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership : Serve as a core leader within the Global Procurement Hub overseeing all Footwear/Accessories product cost approvals and business awards; define and execute global procurement and cost-reduction strategies across the category; own accountability for achieving and optimizing product cost margins; determine final allocation of finished goods to vendor partners based on cost, quality, and strategic fit. Cost Management & Business Award : Apply expertise in cost structures, materials, trims/hardware, craftsmanship, packaging, and overheads to assess product costing; inform cost benchmarks and cleansheet models to strengthen negotiations and identify savings; lead the scrutiny and approval of supplier quotations, assessing total landed cost; monitor market trends for raw materials, labor, and logistics to inform strategy; award business strategically, ensuring supplier performance meets standards; apply fact-based negotiations and robust cost analysis; support budgeting and forecasting with accurate cost projections; support margin improvement projects reducing product cost. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration : Hire, manage, and develop a small, global team of Procurement Leads; coach team members in negotiation, cost analysis, and data-driven decision-making; promote cross-regional collaboration and partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Finance to align Procurement with business goals. Technology & Data Management : Use procurement and cost-tracking tools to maintain up-to-date records on supplier pricing, cost variances, and outcomes; support the Technology Enablement team to automate procurement workflows; leverage data visualization tools to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Qualifications
Procurement Strategy & Analysis – Proven track record in strategic cost management of Footwear & Accessories, with expertise in cost structures, cost drivers, and data-driven procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings. Project Management – Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver cost-savings initiatives on time while managing resources, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders. Leadership & Team Management – Strong leadership with experience managing and developing teams. Analytical & Technical Proficiency – Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with procurement and cost-tracking systems; able to adapt quickly to new technology. Communication & Negotiation – Ability to collaborate across teams, negotiate with vendors, and present data-driven insights clearly. Industry Knowledge – Understanding of procurement processes within manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and apparel sectors. Education – Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Preferred
Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or related field. Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier management software. Multilingual skills – proficiency in a secondary language (Mandarin, Hindi, etc.) is highly valuable. Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will work in a hybrid capacity out of Palo Alto or San Francisco (3 days/week). Candidates outside the region may work fully remote. No relocation required. We rely on market indicators and consider your background to determine compensation; bonus eligibility varies by role and impact. Pay Range: $180,000—$200,000 USD. Quince provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination; reasonable accommodation available during the process at accommodations@onequince.com. Security Advisory: Be aware of frauds. We recruit through official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn. Personal data will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or via Google Meet/Zoom. Offers are merit-based and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested, it will be through secure means. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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Quince was started to challenge the idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission is to create items of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price. Our values include:
Customer First
— customer satisfaction is our highest priority;
High Quality
— premium materials and high production standards;
Essential design
— we curate the best, not trends;
Always a better deal
— price transparency;
Environmentally and socially conscious
— sustainable materials and fair wages for factory workers. Quince is a retail and technology company with experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You will work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike, and more. The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a
Sr. Manager, Global Procurement – Footwear/Accessories
to be a core leader within Quince's Central Procurement Hub, the company's primary clearing house for product cost approvals and business awards. This role is accountable for product cost margins across all Footwear/Accessories styles and will drive global procurement and cost-reduction strategies that directly impact company profitability. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of Footwear/Accessories cost structures, benchmarking, and cleansheet methodologies. They will lead the final review and approval of costing decisions, determine final vendor allocations, and hire/manage a small, global team of Procurement Leads to negotiate and execute strategies in-region. Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership : Serve as a core leader within the Global Procurement Hub overseeing all Footwear/Accessories product cost approvals and business awards; define and execute global procurement and cost-reduction strategies across the category; own accountability for achieving and optimizing product cost margins; determine final allocation of finished goods to vendor partners based on cost, quality, and strategic fit. Cost Management & Business Award : Apply expertise in cost structures, materials, trims/hardware, craftsmanship, packaging, and overheads to assess product costing; inform cost benchmarks and cleansheet models to strengthen negotiations and identify savings; lead the scrutiny and approval of supplier quotations, assessing total landed cost; monitor market trends for raw materials, labor, and logistics to inform strategy; award business strategically, ensuring supplier performance meets standards; apply fact-based negotiations and robust cost analysis; support budgeting and forecasting with accurate cost projections; support margin improvement projects reducing product cost. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration : Hire, manage, and develop a small, global team of Procurement Leads; coach team members in negotiation, cost analysis, and data-driven decision-making; promote cross-regional collaboration and partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Finance to align Procurement with business goals. Technology & Data Management : Use procurement and cost-tracking tools to maintain up-to-date records on supplier pricing, cost variances, and outcomes; support the Technology Enablement team to automate procurement workflows; leverage data visualization tools to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Qualifications
Procurement Strategy & Analysis – Proven track record in strategic cost management of Footwear & Accessories, with expertise in cost structures, cost drivers, and data-driven procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings. Project Management – Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver cost-savings initiatives on time while managing resources, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders. Leadership & Team Management – Strong leadership with experience managing and developing teams. Analytical & Technical Proficiency – Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with procurement and cost-tracking systems; able to adapt quickly to new technology. Communication & Negotiation – Ability to collaborate across teams, negotiate with vendors, and present data-driven insights clearly. Industry Knowledge – Understanding of procurement processes within manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and apparel sectors. Education – Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Preferred
Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or related field. Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier management software. Multilingual skills – proficiency in a secondary language (Mandarin, Hindi, etc.) is highly valuable. Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will work in a hybrid capacity out of Palo Alto or San Francisco (3 days/week). Candidates outside the region may work fully remote. No relocation required. We rely on market indicators and consider your background to determine compensation; bonus eligibility varies by role and impact. Pay Range: $180,000—$200,000 USD. Quince provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination; reasonable accommodation available during the process at accommodations@onequince.com. Security Advisory: Be aware of frauds. We recruit through official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn. Personal data will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or via Google Meet/Zoom. Offers are merit-based and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested, it will be through secure means. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
#J-18808-Ljbffr