Sourcing Director,Men's Bottoms (Denim & Non-denim)

Overview

Sourcing Manager for the denim bottom category, responsible for building a resilient, high-performing denim supply chain that enables rapid growth, strong margins and best-in-class product quality.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy with a strong focus on denim apparel categories across woven, knit and stretch fabrications.
• Implement a multi-sourcing approach to ensure supply resilience, scalability and cost efficiency.
• Identify, onboard and develop denim-focused manufacturing partners aligned with Quince's direct-to-consumer (D2C) model.
• Coach partners to operate within a rapid replenishment, Manufacturer-to-Consumer (M2C) environment, emphasizing speed, flexibility and quality.
• Educate sourcing partners on the Quince Operating System (OS), including operational excellence, the financial model (margin-accretive performance and strong Return on Invested Capital) and technical integration (Vendor Portal and digital workflows).
• Drive continuous improvement across key performance metrics, with particular focus on denim production quality and speed: defect rate below 0.5%, replenishment lead times under 14 days, in-stock rate above 99%, and margin-accretive sourcing outcomes.
• Partner closely with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams to lead denim catalog expansion, launching new washes, fits, styles and fabric innovations through the New Product Creation (NPC) process.
• Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with sourcing partners covering strategic alignment, denim category performance, operational excellence, continuous improvement opportunities and future growth plans.

What you'll need

• 15+ years of experience at the Director level or above in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Supplier Management within the apparel industry.
• Experience supporting major US-based retailers or DTC brands, with strong exposure to denim categories.
• Established global factory network across key apparel categories (with strong emphasis on denim, woven, knit and sweater knit fabrications), spanning APAC, ISC and EMEA regions.
• Strong product-driven mindset, leveraging factory and vendor expertise to support product design, cost engineering and commercialization.
• General Manager (GM) mindset with hands-on supply chain and manufacturing experience, including lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) production and operational excellence.
• Deep understanding of cost structures within denim/apparel categories, with proven ability to drive cost savings through clean-sheet costing, strategic negotiations and supplier optimization.
• Highly organized, analytical and execution-focused, with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious, adaptable and proactive in navigating ambiguity and change; open to new perspectives and ways of working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of denim materials, washes and localized fabric sourcing within key regions.
• Advanced degree.
• Strong business acumen with an interest in leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and decision-making.

Details

• Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; China; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Vietnam.