Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ruggable · Los Angeles, CA · 4 wk ago

Purchasing$120k–$135k/yrFull-time

We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use

for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Sections: - About Ruggable: description of company. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About Ruggable" is company overview. Could be placed under "About the role"? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings. "About Ruggable" could be under "About the role"? Usually "About the role" is job summary. The posting has "Job Summary:" then description. So we can put that under "About the role". Also we have "What You’ll Do:" which is responsibilities. So Responsibilities section. Then "What You’ll Need to Have:" includes required and preferred. That could be split into Requirements (required) and Qualifications (preferred) maybe. Or we could combine. The instruction: Use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where. We have required: Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years experience, etc. That's requirements. Preferred: Established relationships, Airtable proficiency, etc. That's qualifications. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from required: negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, communication skills, etc. Also proficiency in Microsoft applications. Could be separate Skills section. Benefits: The posting mentions "Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan" and "At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages." Not specific benefits besides 401k matching. Could list that as benefit. Pay: Compensation: $120,000-135,000 per year base salary based on experience; An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role. So we have pay info. Schedule: Not mentioned. No schedule info. So we should not create Schedule section. We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So omit Schedule. Also we must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, recruitment agency note, California resident info, etc. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include company description (About Ruggable) maybe under About the role? Or we could create an "About the company" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use those headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should map content accordingly. Thus:

About the role

includes job summary and maybe company overview? The job summary is about role. Could also include brief company description as part of role context. We'll include both. Then

Responsibilities

with list from "What You’ll Do:" each bullet as

. Then

Requirements

with list from "What You’ll Need to Have: Required:" items. Then

Qualifications

with list from Preferred items. Then

Skills

maybe list of skills: negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, communication, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ability to work evenings, willingness to travel internationally, etc. But some of those are already in requirements. Might duplicate. Better to extract skills not already covered: Strong commercial acumen, cost analysis, value engineering, supplier negotiations, margin management; Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to identify risks, develop practical solutions, influence stakeholders; Experience managing multiple complex suppliers, projects, priorities; Experience managing and developing direct reports, overseas teams, cross-functional teams; Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Ability to work evenings as needed with international suppliers and teams; Ability and willingness to travel internationally for supplier meetings, factory visits, market research, trade shows, and sourcing initiatives. We'll list those as

. Then
Benefits
with list: Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan; Competitive compensation and benefits packages (maybe generic). Could also mention "competitive compensation and benefits packages" but that's vague. Might still include as benefit. Then
Pay
with
containing base salary range and bonus info. We must not include schedule. Make sure not to include any boilerplate like "At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages." That's okay as benefit description. We must not repeat job title. We must not include metadata like Job ID. Now produce HTML fragment. Check for any duplicated lines: we need to ensure we don't repeat same bullet. Let's extract responsibilities bullets from "What You’ll Do:" (the long paragraph). It's a long sentence with many items separated by commas and semicolons. We need to split into list items. The text: "Own strategic vendor relationships across Ruggable’s global supplier base for inline product, serving as a key point of contact and fostering partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, performance, and mutual growth Develop and execute global sourcing, supplier diversification, and risk-mitigation strategies aligned with company, product, margin, and supply-chain objectives Set vendor expectations and manage performance across cost, quality, innovation, capacity, lead time, delivery, responsiveness, and service, using business reviews and corrective action plans to drive improvement Identify, evaluate, qualify, negotiate with, and onboard suppliers, factories, mills, and manufacturing regions that expand capabilities, improve competitiveness, and address capacity or assortment needs Lead counter-sourcing and dual-sourcing strategies for key and best-selling categories to improve cost, flexibility, continuity, and resilience Determine optimal factory and country placement based on product requirements, supplier capabilities, manufacturing technology, quality, capacity, cost, tariffs, lead times, logistics, and delivery needs Develop sourcing strategies for fabrics, yarns, raw materials, and components that balance quality, innovation, cost, speed, and supply security Identify opportunities to nominate or consolidate raw material suppliers when doing so creates strategic, quality, or cost advantages Partner with Product Development and R&D to commercialize innovative products, evaluate alternative materials and processes, and value engineer products to achieve target costs and margins without compromising performance or quality Lead negotiations covering costing, payment terms, MOQs, capacity, lead times, tooling, raw materials, and other commercial terms Analyze costs, prices, margins, commodities, and market conditions to identify savings opportunities, margin risks, and negotiation leverage Monitor tariffs, duties, geopolitical developments, raw material trends, manufacturing capacity, logistics, and regional supply-chain conditions, recommending sourcing actions as needed Partner cross-functionally to execute sourcing strategies and onboard new suppliers, regions, materials, and manufacturing capabilities Develop tools, reporting, and operating practices that improve vendor visibility, accountability, speed, and reliability Identify and address production, costing, capacity, quality, compliance, and delivery risks, coordinating corrective actions with vendors and internal stakeholders Support time-to-market initiatives by streamlining sourcing, development, commercialization, and vendor processes Conduct supplier business reviews and factory visits to assess capabilities, performance, capacity, opportunities, and strategic fit Lead and mentor direct reports and/or overseas sourcing teams, setting priorities and supporting professional development Manage in-region contractors (India, China sourcing associates) Support special projects and strategic sourcing initiatives as assigned" We'll make each line a
. Now Requirements list from "What You’ll Need to Have: Required:": - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Textiles, or a related field. Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered - 7+ years of progressive global sourcing experience, including responsibility for an internationally distributed supplier and manufacturing base - Demonstrated success managing strategic vendor relationships, including negotiations, performance management, corrective actions, and supplier development - Deep knowledge of international factories, mills, manufacturing capabilities, raw materials, logistics, tariffs, duties, and global supply chains - Experience in textiles, home décor, rugs, floor coverings, or related soft-goods manufacturing and sourcing - Strong understanding of product development and commercialization, including T&A calendars, critical path management, costing, production planning, capacity, and delivery execution - Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies that improve cost, margin, quality, speed, capacity, and supply-chain resilience - Strong commercial acumen, including cost analysis, value engineering, supplier negotiations, and margin management - Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills - Ability to identify risks, develop practical solutions, and influence internal and external stakeholders - Experience managing multiple complex suppliers, projects, and priorities with strong attention to detail - Experience managing and developing direct reports, overseas teams, and/or cross-functional teams - Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Ability to work evenings as needed with international suppliers and teams - Ability and willingness to travel internationally for supplier meetings, factory visits, market research, trade shows, and sourcing initiatives Now Preferred list: - Established relationships within a qualified global supplier and manufacturing network - Airtable proficiency - Knowledge of regulatory and social compliance, product testing, and quality assurance standards - Highly analytical and data-driven approach to sourcing strategy and decision-making - Strong understanding of the home textiles industry, particularly rugs and floor covering Now Skills section: we could list skills that are not already covered in Requirements but maybe we can combine some. However to avoid duplication, we could list skills like: negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, communication; cost analysis; value engineering; supplier negotiations; margin management; risk identification; solution development; stakeholder influence; vendor relationship management; strategic sourcing; cross-functional partnership; tool development; reporting; etc. But many are already in requirements. Might be okay to have some overlap but better to avoid duplication. Perhaps we can create Skills section focusing on technical/tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Airtable proficiency (though that's preferred). But Airtable is preferred, not required. Could still be skill. But the instruction: "Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
  for prose." So we can have Skills as list. We'll create Skills list with items that are skills: negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, communication; cost analysis; value engineering; supplier negotiations; margin management; risk identification; solution development; stakeholder influence; vendor relationship management; strategic sourcing; cross-functional collaboration; tool development; reporting; data-driven approach; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work evenings; willingness to travel internationally. But many of these are already in requirements. Might be considered duplication but still substantive. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is not prohibited but could be considered redundant. However we could avoid duplication by not making a separate Skills section and instead put skills under Requirements or Qualifications. But the instruction expects we may have Skills section if there is content. We have skills content (like negotiation etc.) but they are already captured. Could we instead put skills under Requirements? Actually Requirements already includes many skill-like items. So maybe we skip Skills section to avoid thin/duplicate. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So if Skills would be thin (just repeating), better to omit. Thus we will omit Skills section. Now Benefits: we have "