[Remote] Senior Sourcing Manager, Furniture
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry with a focus on high-quality essentials at low prices. The Senior Sourcing Manager will lead vendor relationships and sourcing strategy for North America-based Home Hard Lines categories, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesOwn sourcing strategy and vendor relationships for North America–based manufacturers of Home Hard Line products (both MTO and stocked), including fabric millsLead cost negotiations, contracts, and margin improvement initiatives with Americas-based suppliersIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new factory partners with high quality standards, scalable capacity, and reliable lead timesCollaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to launch new products efficiently and reliablyVisit key vendor partners regularly to troubleshoot issues, audit quality and delivery performance, and build long-term strategic relationshipsDrive factory-side product development cycles in close partnership with Design and MerchandisingEnsure successful order execution with vendors by reviewing production timelines, ensuring SLA adherence, accelerating production where needed, and optimizing quick-ship performanceEnsure compliance with Quince’s ethical sourcing, social responsibility, and sustainability standardsSkills7+ years of sourcing experience with a strong track record in furniture and/or Home Hard Lines manufacturing and vendor managementDeep understanding of furniture production processes, including Made-to-Order upholstery and casegoodsExperience working within the premium or luxury furniture segmentProven strength in cost negotiation, commercial decision-making, and margin optimizationHighly organized, autonomous, and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentBased in the United States (remote), with the ability to travel to vendor partners approximately 1–2 times per monthExperience working with higher-end furniture brandsPrior experience as an e-commerce Category ManagerCompany OverviewQuince is an e-commerce company that offers apparel, accessories, home goods, and personal care products through an online platform. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.quince.com.