Materials Sourcing Manager, Wool

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**ABOUT QUINCE** Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast. What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver. **OUR CULTURE** Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before. - We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place. - Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths. - Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory. If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you. **The Role- Material Sourcing Manager, Wool** RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Develop and execute a comprehensive Wool procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products. ● Build, maintain, and expand a global network of Wool suppliers, including tanneries, rawhide processors, and specialty Wool producers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing. ● Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to build and maintain a central Wool materials library with a curated assortment of premium Wool optimized for high quality, product consistency, speed to market, and cross-category application. ● Analyze and monitor the global Wool market, including price trends, supply-demand dynamics, sustainability regulations, 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 Wool value chain. ● Create and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing, forward purchasing, and compliance with responsible sourcing initiatives. ● Lead supplier performance management efforts to ensure quality assurance, compliance with ethical labor standards, and adherence to environmental regulations. ● Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings, and market conditions. ● Establish, codify, and enforce Wool quality performance standards that ensure consistency across vendors, enable accurate teardown benchmarking, and tie material specifications directly to expected product performance, durability, and customer experience. QUALIFICATIONS: ● Proven experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, with a specific focus on Wool or Wool-based materials. ● Deep understanding of the Wool value chain, including rawhide sourcing, tanning processes, finishing techniques, and Wool grading, as well as quality variations and end-use applications. ● Strong professional network and/or knowledge of major players in the Wool market, including tanneries and ethical Wool suppliers. ● Expertise in analyzing and mitigating price volatility in the Wool 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. **WHY QUINCE?** Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY** 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. Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing [this accommodation form](https://forms.gle/DpJ11jHa1WbqfUWB9). We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. *Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds* 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.