About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As Ruggable's Director of Sourcing, you will play a key role in supporting our diversification strategy and building long-term relationships with our existing supplier base in addition to evaluating net new suppliers. You will serve as both a decision-maker and an innovative thinker for the Operations team. More specifically, you will support sourcing for several of our best-selling products and drive continuous improvement with our vendors. You will be responsible for evaluating samples, analyzing cost, and providing feedback to vendors to expand and improve our global supplier base.
What You’ll Do:
Required:
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As Ruggable's Director of Sourcing, you will play a key role in supporting our diversification strategy and building long-term relationships with our existing supplier base in addition to evaluating net new suppliers. You will serve as both a decision-maker and an innovative thinker for the Operations team. More specifically, you will support sourcing for several of our best-selling products and drive continuous improvement with our vendors. You will be responsible for evaluating samples, analyzing cost, and providing feedback to vendors to expand and improve our global supplier base.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and implement Ruggable long term sourcing strategies
- Develop and implement Ruggable's supplier quality process he to ensure effective supplier accountability
- Build strong relationships with Ruggable factories, vendors, and cross-functional teams to help foster an environment of partnership and trust
- Develop and implement Ruggable's supplier development strategy
- Work hand-in-hand with our Product Development team to quickly bring innovative new products to market
- Manage vendor-facing projects and processes, including building new tools to improve speed and reliability
- Ensure that all seasonal calendar deadlines are met, issues are raised, and the team is updated in a timely manner
- Research new markets and identify suppliers to further stabilize and fill assortment gaps
- Partner with the team to onboard new regions, suppliers, and factories
Required:
- 5 years experience in Sourcing and/or Product Development with a globally distributed supplier base
- Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple ongoing projects with competing timelines
- Deep understanding of international regulations including tariffs and duties
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
- Experience managing direct reports and/or cross functional teams
- Flexibility to periodically travel abroad for vendor site visits
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
- Specific knowledge of textile, apparel, and/or home décor (textile, trim, packaging, garment) manufacturing and supply chain
- Highly engaged and qualified supplier base contacts
- $150,000 - $165,000 per year base salary
- Annual bonus that varies based on level of role
- Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company-sponsored 401K plan
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
-
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain -
Industries
Retail
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ruggable by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Sourcing Director jobs in Los Angeles, CA.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
People also viewed
-
Director of Supply Chain (Remote)
Director of Supply Chain (Remote)
-
Global Supply Chain Director
Global Supply Chain Director
-
Director of Operations & Supply Chain
Director of Operations & Supply Chain
-
Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Director
-
Vice President of Procurement
Vice President of Procurement
-
Vice President Supply Chain
Vice President Supply Chain
-
Vice President Procurement
Vice President Procurement
-
Director, Global Logistics
Director, Global Logistics
-
Vice President of Supply Chain
Vice President of Supply Chain
-
Supply Chain Director/Senior Director
Supply Chain Director/Senior Director
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub