Sourcing Manager, Soft Home (LATAM)

About Quince Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value. Core Values Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision. High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about. Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends. Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners. Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages. The Role Home - Sourcing Manager, Softline, North America We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to build and lead our Softline function. This person will be tasked with identifying and onboarding new vendor partners from scratch. The role will focus primarily on Utility Bedding, Rugs, Mattress and Window categories with potential expansion into other categories. This is a rare opportunity to own and build a sourcing operation in a high-impact category. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of category manufacturing, strong vendor relationships (or the ability to cultivate them), and the operational rigor to scale new supply chains that deliver on cost, quality, and lead time . Responsibilities Scout for vendor partners in North America who can manufacture high‑quality products with fast production lead time. Pitch and onboard vendor partners quickly with clear criteria for the initial test period and ensure their ability to scale if successful. Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships while expanding a redundant supplier base, improving Quince's product costs, quality, and commercial terms for sustainable sales and profitability. Manage capacity at a supplier and style level to keep pace with company growth and scale. Act as an ambassador to our partners in all interactions, building and deepening relationships with continuous improvement. Drive higher hit‑rate launches (reviews, returns, sales) through product excellence and faster development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions. Have a clear strategic, commercial understanding of the sourcing landscape and trade benefits that can improve product costs and speed of product to market destined for the USA, Canada, and Europe as an asset. Lead at 30,000 ft and 3,000 ft involving a diverse set of stakeholders from different functions and nationalities. Be willing to be scrappy at times to improve on existing ways of working and redefining new processes and SOP for faster speed and continuous improvement. Qualifications 10+ years of sourcing and merchandising experience in home softline categories with high‑end national brands in the United States. Consumer‑focused and ambitious, providing strategic leadership and acting as a role model in business with self‑assurance, critical thinking, pride, and passion that exudes personal and professional impact. Self‑motivated: proven ability as a self‑starter and quick independent learner adapting swiftly to new challenges. Detail‑oriented: exceptional attention to detail with a data‑driven approach to decision making and problem solving. Analytical skills: strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement. Curiosity: continuous learner with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing circumstances. Supply Chain or Operations background: good track record in supply chain management or operations contributing to a well‑rounded understanding of the retail landscape. Collaborative nature: excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation. Resilient under pressure and relentless in the drive to create broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo. Based in the United States/Latin America (remote), with the ability to travel to vendor partners approximately 1–2 times per month. Preferred Experience working with higher‑end softline brands. Prior experience as an e‑commerce Category Manager. Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will be required to work in a hybrid capacity, 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). All candidates outside of that region will be able to work in a fully remote capacity. No relocation is required. All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending on experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles. Pay Range: $2,000,000 USD – $2,500,000 USD 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. 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