Sourcing Manager – Soft Home (EU)

About Quince

Founded in 2018, Quince is a tech company dedicated to making high-quality essentials accessible to everyone by challenging the notion that premium products must come with exorbitant prices. Leveraging a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model, Quince utilizes AI, analytics, and automation to streamline operations, minimize waste, and deliver exceptional value. Our core values—Customer First, High Quality, Essential Design, Always a Better Deal, and Social & Environmental Responsibility—guide our mission to democratize luxury and create a new customer experience in retail.

Our Team and Success

At Quince, you'll join a high-performing team focused on redefining quality, value, and sustainability in modern retail. We are a destination for innovators and builders who are passionate about challenging the status quo and creating a category-defining customer experience. If you're motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you'll find a strong sense of belonging here.

The Role

Quince is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to establish and lead our soft home sourcing function in the EU. This pivotal role involves identifying and onboarding new vendor partners from the ground up, with an initial focus on cotton bedding, kids bedding, and window coverings. There is potential for future expansion into other home textile categories such as towels, table linens, and kitchen textiles. This is a rare opportunity to own and build a greenfield sourcing operation in a high-impact category, requiring deep knowledge of home textile manufacturing, strong vendor relationships (or the ability to cultivate them), and the operational rigor to scale new supply chains that excel in cost, quality, and lead time.

Responsibilities

Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, vet, and onboard high-quality, compliant vendor partners across the EU.
• Establish supplier scorecards and KPIs to drive partner performance.
• Negotiate commercial terms, including MOQs, pricing, capacity planning, and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with factory owners and production leaders.
• Serve as Quince’s local ambassador, representing our brand and values to partners.

Sourcing Strategy & Expansion

• Develop and execute a long-term vendor and material sourcing roadmap for the EU region.
• Identify white space opportunities in product categories and regional capabilities.
• Support broader soft home sourcing initiatives across table linens, towels, and kitchen textiles as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HQ teams in planning, design, production, QA, and merchandising to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Maintain clear and timely reporting on project status, risks, and vendor performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years in sourcing, product development, or supply chain roles within home textiles (bedding, drapery, towels, etc.).
• Deep understanding of textile, weaving/finishing processes, costing, testing, and home goods manufacturing workflows.
• Strong network of EU-based soft home vendors.
• Proven track record of owning product development timelines, cost negotiations, and factory onboarding.
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Textiles, or a related field.

Why Quince?

Joining Quince means becoming part of a mission-driven team that is actively reshaping the retail landscape. You will collaborate with talented colleagues, tackle significant challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable and accessible future for both customers and partners. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.