Home- Sourcing Manager, Soft Home (NE + EUR) turkey, portugal

Home- Sourcing Manager, Soft Home (NE + EUR)

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.

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.

Sourcing Manager – Soft Home (NE + EU) Location: Flexible within NE + EU

OUR STORY

Quince was founded to challenge the idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission is simple: create items of equal or greater quality than leading luxury brands and offer them at a much lower price. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality essentials—from crewneck sweaters to hotel-quality sheets—without paying luxury markups.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to build and lead our soft home sourcing function in EU . This person will be Quince's first hire in EU , tasked with identifying and onboarding new vendor partners from scratch. The role will focus primarily on cotton bedding, kids bedding and window coverings , with potential 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. The ideal candidate will bring 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 deliver on cost, quality, and lead time .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, vet, and onboard high-quality, compliant vendor partners across 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
• 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 related field

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.