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, analyz... more details
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:
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
What You’ll Need to Have:
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
Preferred:
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
Compensation:
$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
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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