Materials Sourcing Manager, Wool

Australia - Remote · China · Hong Kong · China - Shanghai · Remote · Posted Oct 16, 2026

At a glance

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast.
What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver.

Quince is seeking a Materials Sourcing Manager, Wool to develop and execute a comprehensive wool procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability.

Develop and execute a comprehensive Wool procurement strategy that optimizes cost, quality, and sustainability across all applicable products.
Build, maintain, and expand a global network of Wool suppliers, including tanneries, rawhide processors, and specialty Wool producers, to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to build and maintain a central Wool materials library with a curated assortment of premium Wool.
Analyze and monitor the global Wool market, including price trends, supply-demand dynamics, sustainability regulations, and emerging risks.
Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and driving value across the supply chain.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sourcing, product development, quality assurance, and merchandising to align material procurement strategies.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process efficiencies across the Wool value chain.
Create and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing, forward purchasing, and compliance with responsible sourcing initiatives.
Lead supplier performance management efforts to ensure quality assurance, compliance with ethical labor standards, and adherence to environmental regulations.
Establish, codify, and enforce Wool quality performance standards that ensure consistency across vendors.

Proven experience in materials procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing, with a specific focus on Wool or Wool-based materials.
Deep understanding of the Wool value chain, including rawhide sourcing, tanning processes, finishing techniques, and Wool grading, as well as quality variations and end-use applications.
Strong professional network and/or knowledge of major players in the Wool market, including tanneries and ethical Wool suppliers.
Expertise in analyzing and mitigating price volatility in the Wool market and managing commodity risk.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships across multiple geographies.
Demonstrated success in achieving cost reduction and process optimization goals.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development and sourcing.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.