Materials Procurement Manager - Linen

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 don't chase trends, and we don't sell everything. We're 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. We're 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. You'll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive linen procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products.
• Build, maintain, and expand a global network of linen suppliers, including flax farmers, processors, spinners, and weavers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
• Analyze and monitor the global linen market, including price trends, supply-demand dynamics, 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 linen value chain.
• Create and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing and forward purchasing.
• Lead supplier performance management efforts to ensure quality assurance, compliance, and sustainability standards are met.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings, and market conditions.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, with a specific focus on linen or linen-based textiles.
• Deep understanding of the linen value chain, including flax farming, fiber processing, spinning, weaving, and finishing, as well as quality variations and end-use applications.
• Strong professional network and/or knowledge of major players in the linen market.
• Expertise in analyzing and mitigating price volatility in the linen 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.
  
  

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Experience implementing sustainability initiatives within the linen or textile supply chain.
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems for procurement and supplier management.
• Knowledge of trade policies, import/export regulations, and logistics specific to linen.
  
  

We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. Bonus eligibility varies by role and is determined based on the position's impact and contribution to our strategic goals.

Pay Range

$60,000—$80,000 USD

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.