Senior Global Sourcing Specialist (hardgoods & softgoods)

About BDA

For over 40 years, BDA has helped the world's most recognized brands create memorable experiences through branded merchandise, gifting, and custom programs. They pride themselves on a vibrant culture that values creativity, partnership, customer care, collaboration, innovation, and a "get it done" mindset. BDA is described as more than a workplace – it's a family.

Location

This role is based in Woodinville, WA, requiring onsite work 4 days per week with 1 day remote. Candidates must live within commuting distance.

Job Summary

The Senior Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier management, and the end-to-end execution of product orders for custom hardgoods and softgoods. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, managing complex projects, proactively identifying risks, influencing cross-functional decisions, and driving on-time delivery. The position also involves a leadership function, anticipating business needs, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and accountability. There is potential for this role to evolve into people management.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production, or supply chain.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex or high-volume programs independently.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers (China preferred).
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Prior experience mentoring others or leading projects is preferred.
• Experience with custom products (hardgoods, plush, or similar) is strongly preferred.

Job Skills and Traits

• Advanced supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong costing and landed cost analysis expertise.
• Ability to anticipate risks, questions, and downstream impacts.
• Proactive, clear, and timely communication across all levels.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholder decisions using data and business insight.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and lead through change.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for assigned categories or key programs.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
• Proactively identify risks, escalate issues early, and drive resolution to protect production timelines and on-time delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally (PD, Sales, Logistics, Finance) to ensure alignment on timelines, specs, and deliverables.
• Influence decision-making by providing clear recommendations grounded in data and sourcing expertise.
• Hold internal stakeholders and suppliers accountable to key milestones, deliverables, and SLA expectations.
• Drive strategic supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production terms to meet business and margin targets.
• Oversee production timelines end-to-end, ensuring issues are addressed before impacting delivery.
• Validate and manage landed cost (ELC), identifying variances and improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing SOPs and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on sourcing processes and execution.
• Potentially manage direct reports as the role evolves.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, supplier data, and project tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and cross-functional workflows.

Additional Details

• Travel: Limited, as needed for vendor visits or key meetings.
• Financial Responsibility: Yes.
• Strategic Planning: Yes.
• Direct Reports: None currently; potential for future people management.

Why BDA?

BDA offers a place where creativity, partnership, and customer care converge. You'll find a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a "get it done" mindset, while making space for creativity, growth, and meaningful impact. Explore BDA's Instagram, Harper + Scott, swagup, Idea Planet, BDA Careers Page, and LinkedIn.

Our Core Values

• BDA is a Team and a Family
• Always Strive to Be The Best
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Tigger Attitude
• Work Hard, Play Hard
• Make It Happen the Best Way
• Total Client Affinity & Advocacy

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000.
• Total compensation includes a robust PTO package (vacation, paid volunteer day, holidays, summer Fridays), comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance), 401k with tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. They do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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