Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead global sourcing strategy, vendor management, and supplier diversification for inline textile products to support growth, margin, and supply-chain resilience.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Global supplier base, manufacturing partnerships, and sourcing strategies for rugs and home décor products
Domain
Home décor / Textiles / Global Supply Chain
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, vendor relationship management, supplier negotiation, cost analysis, value engineering, supply chain risk mitigation, international factory evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Existing global supplier network, regulatory and social compliance knowledge, data-driven decision-making, home textiles industry expertise (via careerplan.io/jobs/8005009003-senior-strategic-sourcing-manager-at-ruggable)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Airtable
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing and risk-mitigation strategies; identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing regions; manage vendor performance and drive continuous improvement; lead counter- and dual-sourcing initiatives; negotiate commercial terms including costing, payment terms, and MOQs; analyze market conditions and tariffs to identify savings; partner with Product Development and R&D for value engineering; conduct supplier business reviews and factory visits; lead and mentor direct reports and overseas teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
