Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist (Promotional / Hardgoods)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Location: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">This role is based in <strong>Woodinville, WA and requires you to work </strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">onsite 4 days per week</span>, with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 day remote</span>.</li> <li style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">We will also consider the following office locations: <strong>Troy, MI</strong> or <strong>Atlanta, GA</strong> or <strong>Dallas, TX</strong> or <strong>Austin, TX</strong> or<strong> New York, NY </strong>or<strong> Indianapolis, IN</strong></li> <li style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To be considered, you must <span style="font-weight: bold;">live within commuting distance</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong><br>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).</p> <p><br>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><br><strong>Experience Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field</li> <li>5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production on a promotional product/customized goods</li> <li>Advanced supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation</li> <li>Strong costing and landed cost analysis expertise</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing complex or high-volume programs independently</li> <li>Experience working with overseas manufacturers (China preferred)</li> <li>Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments</li> <li>Prior experience mentoring others or leading projects preferred</li> <li>Experience with custom products (hardgoods, plush, or similar) strongly preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Skills and Traits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to anticipate risks, questions, and downstream impacts</li> <li>Proactive, clear, and timely communication across all levels</li> <li>Proven ability to influence stakeholder decisions using data and business insight</li> <li>Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams</li> <li>Excellent project management and prioritization skills</li> <li>Ability to manage ambiguity and le