Director Sourcing, Bags & Accessories (EU)

15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.

Deep set of partner factory connections within category across the

Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market.

GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience

Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem- solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail.

Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships (both first-party vendors and third-party vendors) for Europe based Bags and Accessories categories, including: Handbags, Belts, Luggage, Eyewear, Socks, Soft Accessories and Tech Acc.

Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve PCOGS and margins

Drive operational rigor across the regional supply base: improve lead times, on-time delivery, and production SLAs

Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure

Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews

Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure product launches and replenishment run smoothly

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.