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.
Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:
- 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.
Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.
THE ROLE
Director of Sourcing, Activewear
We are seeking a Sourcing Director to join our growing team. This team will will develop and lead the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for the Activewear category (Women’s & Men’s Active, performance knits, leggings, sports bras, outer layers, and technical essentials). This role will drive a resilient multi-sourcing model, accelerate speed-to-market, and deliver margin-accretive growth in a fast-paced D2C environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the global sourcing strategy for Activewear, ensuring diversified factory partnerships across APAC, South Asia, and other key regions to build long-term supply chain resilience.
- Identify, onboard, and scale high-performing manufacturing partners aligned with a rapid replenishment, M2C (Manufacturer-to-Consumer) operating model.
- Educate and embed partners into the company’s Operating System (OS)
- Drive performance against critical KPIs
- Partner closely with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) to enable catalog expansion—leveraging mill and factory capabilities to innovate on fabric, performance features, and cost engineering.
- Lead fabric and material strategy for performance categories (technical knits, compression fabrics, moisture-wicking, sustainable blends), optimizing local material sourcing and mill relationships.
- Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with senior leadership at key vendor partners, focusing on strategic alignment, capacity planning, performance improvement, and long-term capability building.
- Apply clean-sheet costing methodologies and advanced negotiation strategies to drive continuous cost savings without compromising quality or performance.
- Champion process optimization, digital adoption, and AI-enabled tools across sourcing and vendor management workflows.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of Director-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management within apparel—preferably supporting major US-based retailers or D2C brands.
- Deep global factory network within Activewear categories (performance knits, seamless, compression, technical outerwear), across APAC, South Asia, and EMEA.
- Strong product acumen with the ability to leverage factory and mill expertise to co-create, cost engineer, and commercialize performance-driven products.
- Deep knowledge of performance materials, fabric innovation, and regional mill ecosystems.
- GM mindset with strong supply chain and manufacturing background (Lean, JIT, rapid replenishment models).
- Advanced costing expertise with the ability to break down cost drivers, execute clean-sheet analysis, and deploy effective negotiation strategies.
- Highly analytical, execution-focused, and detail-oriented; proven ability to solve complex supply chain challenges and scale processes.
- Curious, adaptable, and growth-oriented leader who thrives in ambiguity and continuous change.
- Business-savvy and technology-forward; comfortable leveraging digital systems and AI to enhance sourcing performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management capability across cross-functional and executive teams.
All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
Pay Range: $1 USD - $1 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.
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. 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.
