Quince
Materials Procurement Manager - Silk
Job Summary
The Materials Procurement Manager – Silk Commodity is responsible for leading the sourcing strategy for silk materials, focusing on optimizing cost, quality, and sustainability. The role involves building and managing global supplier networks, analyzing market trends, and negotiating favorable terms to ensure reliable supply and cost savings. Candidates should have proven experience in silk or related materials sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Success in this role contributes to product excellence, cost efficiency, and the company's strategic growth in the textile supply chain.
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Job Description
OUR STORY
Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.
OUR VALUES
Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.
Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.
Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.
Environmentally and Socially conscious. We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Materials Procurement Manager – Silk Commodity to lead our strategic efforts in optimizing silk material sourcing across our products. This role is critical to our strategic goal of reducing product costs while ensuring the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, the ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in the silk value chain—from farm to finished materials—to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, manage market volatility, and strengthen supplier relationships. Success in this role means achieving measurable cost reductions, securing supply continuity, and contributing to product excellence by aligning material sourcing with the company’s innovation goals.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business, contribute to the company’s growth, and shape the future of our silk sourcing strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive silk procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products.
• Build, maintain, and expand a global network of silk suppliers, including farms, reelers, spinners, and weavers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
• Analyze and monitor the global silk market, including price trends, supply demand dynamics, 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 silk value chain.
• Create and implement strategies for risk mitigation, including multi-sourcing and forward purchasing.
• Lead supplier performance management efforts, to monitor the meeting of quality assurance, compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings, and market conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proven experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, with a specific focus on silk or silk-derived materials.
• Deep understanding of the silk value chain, including farms, reelers, spinners, and weavers, as well as silk types, quality differences, and end-use applications.
• Strong professional network and/or knowledge of major players in the silk market.
• Expertise in analyzing and mitigating price volatility in the silk 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.
Preferred:
• Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Experience implementing sustainability initiatives within the silk or textile supply chain.
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems for procurement and supplier management.
• Knowledge of trade policies, import/export regulations, and logistics specific to silk.
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.
Quince
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