Manager, Sourcing- Men's Bottoms (CN)
Core
Lead sourcing efforts for Men's Bottoms products in 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 Bottoms products (pants, shorts, etc.) for Quince's DTC 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, vendor development, open costing, supply chain management, commercial negotiation, strategic landscape understanding
Preferred skills
Experience sourcing in SEA/CN for Men's bottom, DTC/retail/e-commerce background, interest in sustainable fashion
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Scout vendor partners in China/Hong Kong or SEA for Men's Bottoms manufacturing; Pitch and onboard vendor partners with clear test period criteria; Drive excellence in partner operations and expand supply base; 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 and faster development times; Lead stakeholders across functions and nationalities
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership