Sr Manager, Global Procurement Hub (Footwear/Accessories)

Quince

132d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Quince is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Procurement – Footwear/Accessories to be a core leader within Quince’s Central Procurement Hub—the company’s primary clearing house for product cost approvals and business awards. This role will be accountable for product cost margins across all Footwear/Accessories styles and will drive global procurement and cost-reduction strategies that directly impact company profitability. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of Footwear/Accessories cost structures, benchmarking, and cleansheet methodologies. They will lead the final review and approval of costing decisions, determine final vendor allocations, and hire/manage a small, global team of Procurement Leads to negotiate and execute strategies in-region.

Requirements

• Proven track record in strategic cost management of Footwear & Accessories products, with expertise in assessing cost structures, identifying cost drivers, and leveraging data to build and execute robust procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver cost-savings initiatives on time while effectively managing resources, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with direct experience managing and developing teams.
• Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, with experience using procurement and cost-tracking systems; ability to adapt quickly to new technology.
• Excellent ability to collaborate across multiple teams, negotiate effectively with vendors when necessary, and present data-driven insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes within manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and apparel sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier management software.
• Proficiency in a secondary language (Mandarin, Hindi, etc.) is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core leader within the Global Procurement Hub overseeing all Footwear/Accessories product cost approvals and business awards.
• Define and execute global procurement and cost-reduction strategies across the Footwear/Accessories category.
• Own accountability for achieving and optimizing product cost margins for all Footwear/Accessories styles.
• Determine final allocation of finished goods to vendor partners based on cost, quality, and strategic fit.
• Apply expertise in Footwear/Accessories cost structures, materials, trims/hardware, craftsmanship, packaging, and overheads to assess product costing.
• Inform cost benchmarks and cleansheet models to strengthen negotiations and identify savings.
• Lead the scrutinization and approval of all supplier quotations, assessing total landed cost.
• Monitor market trends for raw materials, labor, and logistics to inform procurement strategy.
• Award business strategically, ensuring supplier performance meets Quince’s standards.
• Apply experience with fact-based negotiations, leveraging cleansheets and robust cost analysis.
• Support budgeting and financial planning efforts by providing accurate cost forecasts and scenario analyses.
• Support other margin improvement projects driving reductions in product cost.
• Hire, manage, and develop a small, global team of Procurement Leads to lead negotiations in-region with local language.
• Coach team members in negotiation, cost analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Promote cross-regional collaboration to share best practices.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, and Finance to align Procurement with business goals.
• Use procurement and cost-tracking tools to maintain up-to-date records on supplier pricing, cost variances, and negotiation/business award outcomes.
• Continuously improve processes by supporting the Technology Enablement team to automate/improve procurement workflows.
• Work with data visualization tools to present insights, strategies, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $180,000—$200,000 USD.
• Hybrid work model for candidates based in the SF Bay Area.
• Fully remote work option for candidates outside the SF Bay Area.
• Equal employment opportunities and commitment to an inclusive hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees