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# Director, Procurement at Ruggable

- **Company:** Ruggable
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ruggable/jobs/8007074003

## Job description

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

Lead Ruggable’s global direct Procurement function.  You’ll coordinate the monthly S&OP process with key cross-functional stakeholders in our Commercial and Manufacturing functions to align on target inventory levels and supply plan.  You will lead a team of supply planning and procurement professionals and be responsible for core vendor relationship management.

What You’ll Do:

- S&OP Ownership: Align with cross-functional counterparts on seasonal demand plans and align critical leaders to raw material inventory strategies, Purchase Order plans, on-hand inventory values
- Supplier & Vendor Management: You’ll manage core raw material vendors, provide raw material purchasing visibility, negotiate core raw material pricing , evaluate vendor performance (OTIF, Quality, etc), and resolve supply chain risks.
- Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives without reducing quality or availability of raw materials;  you’ll be responsible for holding vendors accountable to raw material price stability, and ongoing cost improvements from production efficiency and reduction of core input pricing
- Digital Transformation: Lead digital procurement and supply planning upgrades; you will drive improvement of real-time inventory visibility, proactive supply chain risk identification, and supplier schedule visibility
- Team Leadership: Mentor corporate and international (Asia, India, others) procurement & supply planning teams;  you will drive a continuous-improvement mindset to improve forecasting process accuracy and raw material inventory efficiency
- Enable business transformation;  Your team will help enable business and product line expansion in direct partnership with sourcing, product development, and commercial teams;  you will hold vendors accountable to on-time, in-full delivery of products for all launches

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

- 10+ years of direct supply planning and procurement experience, preferably in the home goods or textile industry
- 5+ years of experience with vendor management, including contract negotiations, production scheduling, and regular performance reviews
- Experience with Oracle Netsuite or SAP;
- Experience with MRP software
- Experience working directly with external suppliers in Asia and/or India
- Experience S&OP processes in a multi-channel global organization
- Ability to solve complex problems relating to logistics, forecasting, raw material production

Preferred:

- Experience in implementing MRP software
- Experience in AI tooling to improve supply forecasting and/or risk identification
- Direct management experience of teams in Asia and/or India
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (eg. CPSM, CSCP)

Compensation:

● $150,000-175,000 per year base salary based on experience ● An annual bonus percentage 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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents [linked here.](https://ruggable.com/pages/ccpa-candidates)

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.

## About Ruggable

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ruggable designs and manufactures machine‑washable, stain‑resistant area rugs using a patented two‑piece system that separates the rug cover from the pad.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture‑backed; seed‑stage funding rounds raised in 2017 and 2018)
- **Headquarters**: Gardena, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2017 (note: one source lists 2010, but the majority of recent data and the company’s own story indicate 2017)
- **Founders**: Jeneva Bell

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Retail / Consumer home goods, e‑commerce
- **Target customers**: B2C – homeowners, young families, pet owners, and busy individuals who value style and easy maintenance
- **Mission / purpose**: To create beautiful, clean spaces by offering rugs that can be washed at home – “where life comes first”

## Products & Services
- **Ruggable 2‑Piece Rug System**: The core product – a washable rug cover that attaches to a non‑slip rug pad via a patented two‑piece design. Available in a wide range of sizes, patterns, and collaborations with designers and brands. Type: Consumer durable / home textile.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at approximately $23 million (source: Growjo/LinkedIn data). Total funding – two seed rounds (2017 and 2018) with undisclosed amounts.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Specific investor names are not listed in available sources; described as “venture‑backed.” Brand collaborations include partnerships with various designers and licensed brands.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Operates in 9 countries (US, Canada, UK, Germany, Austria, Australia, France, Netherlands, Scandinavia)
  - Appointed Nicole Otto as CEO in February 2025
  - Employs ~250 people with offices in 7 US locations and international hubs
  - Expanding product range beyond rugs into other washable home textiles

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patented two‑piece system**: The washable cover + pad design is protected and differentiates the product from traditional rugs.
- **Stain‑resistant and machine‑washable**: Addresses a clear pain point for pet owners, parents, and anyone wanting easy‑care rugs.
- **Design‑forward yet functional**: Collaborations with well‑known brands and designers provide style credibility alongside performance.
- **Direct‑to‑consumer model**: Strong brand and online sales channel reduce retail dependency.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product innovation**: Continuously improving rug construction and expanding into other washable home goods.
- **Global expansion**: Already in 9 countries, with further international growth likely.
- **Operational efficiency**: Recent hires in supply chain, manufacturing, and infrastructure roles indicate a focus on scaling operations.
- **Brand and marketing**: Investment in lifecycle marketing and creative content suggests continued brand building and customer retention.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “One Team, One Dream,” “Be Fierce,” “Customer First,” “Take Ownership” – promote transparency, accountability, and a relentless customer focus.
- **Work model**: Hybrid – employees work a combination of remote and on‑site. Offices in Gardena (HQ), Chicago, Charlotte, Los Angeles, London, Birmingham, Melbourne, and Vaughan.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Listed salaries range from $40/hr for contract roles to director‑level $133k/yr. Employee reviews on Indeed give a 3.0/5.0 overall rating, with work‑life balance at 3.2, but work wellbeing scored “low” (64/100) – partially due to perceived stress levels.
- **Engineering & tech**: Uses JIRA and other modern tools; team size ~30 in technical roles. Several senior engineering and infrastructure positions are open.
- **Notable**: The company has experienced some senior‑level departures in 2026, but also brought in a new CEO and continues to hire for critical roles.

## Sources
1. [Ruggable Careers Page](https://ruggable.com/pages/careers)
2. [Ruggable About Us](https://ruggable.com/pages/about-us)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruggable)
4. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/ruggable)
5. [Indeed Company Page](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ruggable)

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