Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist (Promotional Products, Hardgoods)

About this role

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

Location:

• This role is based in Woodinville, WA and requires you to work onsite 4 days per week , with 1 day remote .

• To be considered, you must live within commuting distance , as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier management, and end-to-end execution of product orders across custom hardgoods and softgoods (e.g., vinyl figures, plush, drinkware, totes).

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to manage complex and high-impact projects while proactively identifying risks, influencing cross-functional decisions, and driving on-time delivery.

In addition to execution excellence, this role plays a key leadership function—anticipating business needs, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and holding both internal and external partners accountable to key milestones. This position has the potential to evolve into a people management role, with opportunities to mentor team members and lead direct reports.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field

• 5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production on a promotional product/customized goods

• Advanced supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation

• Strong costing and landed cost analysis expertise

• 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 preferred

• Experience with custom products (hardgoods, plush, or similar) strongly preferred

Job Skills and Traits

• 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 and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to 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 supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management with a strategic lens

• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production terms to meet business and margin targets

• Oversee production timelines end-to-end; ensure issues are addressed before impacting delivery

• Validate and manage landed cost (ELC), proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities

• Support 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 This Role

• This is a rare opportunity to be connected to our sporting leagues, in creating customized promotional products (think Bobbleheads)

• You’ll join a highly collaborative team who works closely with our design team, and International Vendors in creating customized hardgoods

Why BDA? BDA is a place where creativity, partnership, and customer care come together. For more than 40 years, we have helped some of the world’s most recognized brands create memorable experiences through branded merchandise, gifting, and custom programs. We are proud of the work we do, the relationships we build, and the people behind it all. At BDA, you will find a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a “get it done” mindset — while still making space for creativity, growth, and meaningful impact.

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

Want to learn more? So much to explore

• BDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bda_inc/

• Harper + Scott (a BDA company): https://www.harperandscott.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/harperandscott/

• swagup (a BDA company) end-to-end Merch Ecommerce site: https://www.swagup.com/

• Idea Planet (a BDA company): https://www.ideaplanetlp.com/about

• BDA Careers Page: https://www.bdainc.com/careers/

• LinkedIn – BDA page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc/

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