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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.
Americas Sourcing Manager - Furniture
We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead vendor relationships and sourcing strategy for our North America based furniture categories, especially Made-to-Order (MTO) upholstery products.
Success in this position means driving vendor onboarding and development, quality adherence, cost negotiations, and operational excellence across our U.S., Canadian, and Mexican partners, including fabric mills. You will partner closely with the Home Merchandising team and lead factory engagement across the region.. This role plays a critical part in advancing both our team’s goals and Quince’s broader mission.
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships for North America based manufacturers of furniture products (MTO and stocked) and fabric mills
- Lead cost negotiations, contracts, and margin improvement initiatives with Americas-based suppliers
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new factory partners with high quality, scalable capacity, and reliable lead times
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Ops to bring new products to market quickly and reliably
- Visit key partners regularly to troubleshoot issues, audit quality and delivery performance, and build long-term relationships
- Drive factory-side product development cycles in collaboration with Design and Merchandising
- Drive successful order processing with our vendors: reviewing production timelines to ensure vendors are hitting SLAs, working with vendors to accelerate production timelines, optimizing quick ship performance, etc
- Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards
Required:
- 7+ years of sourcing experience, with a strong track record in U.S. furniture manufacturing and vendor management
- Deep understanding of furniture production processes (including MTO and casegoods) and experience in the premium/luxury furniture industry
- Strong negotiator with commercial acumen and attention to margin optimization
- Highly organized, autonomous, and adaptable; thrives in fast-paced startup environments
- Based in the U.S., with ability to travel to vendors 1-2x / month
- Bonus: experience at higher-end furniture brands or as an e-commerce Category Manager
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.
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.
Quince San Francisco, California, USA Office
47 Gilbert St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103
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