Sourcing Manager – Soft Home (Pakistan)

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.

Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to lead our soft home sourcing function in Pakistan. As our first hire in the region, you will be responsible for building and managing a vendor network for high-quality home textiles, focusing on cotton bedding and window coverings. This role offers the unique opportunity to establish a greenfield sourcing operation in a high-impact category.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, vet, and onboard compliant vendor partners across Pakistan.
• Establish supplier scorecards and KPIs to enhance partner performance.
• Negotiate terms including MOQs, pricing, capacity planning, and lead times.
• Build and maintain relationships with factory owners and production leaders.
• Serve as Quince’s local ambassador, representing our brand and values.
• Lead product development for cotton bedding and window categories.
• Align with merchandising, planning, and design teams on cost and margin targets.
• Drive faster development timelines by resolving factory bottlenecks.
• Ensure new product launches meet quality standards and margin goals.
• Develop a long-term vendor and material sourcing roadmap for Pakistan.
• Identify opportunities in product categories and regional capabilities.
• Support broader sourcing initiatives across table linens, towels, and kitchen textiles.
• Collaborate with HQ teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Maintain clear reporting on project status, risks, and vendor performance.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years in sourcing, product development, or supply chain roles within home textiles.
• Deep understanding of textile, weaving/finishing processes, costing, testing, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong network of Pakistan-based soft home vendors.
• Proven track record of managing product development timelines, cost negotiations, and factory onboarding.
• Fluency in English and Urdu required; Punjabi a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Textiles, or a 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.

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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.