Sourcing Manager, Men's Suiting (CN/SEA)
Core
Lead sourcing efforts for Men's Suiting products across China and Southeast Asia, managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency for a direct-to-consumer brand.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Apparel)
Builds
Men's Suiting products for Quince's direct-to-consumer platform
Domain
Retail / Apparel / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing and merchandising experience in Men's apparel, Vendor development, Open costing expertise, Capacity planning, Material sourcing, Trade benefits knowledge, Stakeholder management, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience sourcing in SEA/CN for Men's Suiting, DTC or e-commerce background, Interest in sustainable fashion
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Scout vendor partners in China/Hong Kong or SEA for Men's Suiting, Pitch and onboard vendor partners with clear test criteria, Drive excellence in partner operations and expand redundant supplier base, Manage capacity at supplier and style level, Resource materials to improve product cost, quality, and speed, Construct validated cost structures for negotiations, Act as an ambassador to partners, Drive higher hit-rate launches through product excellence, Lead strategic and operational initiatives with diverse stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC