{"id":697891,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bdainc-sr-global-sourcing-specialist-promotional-products-hardgoods","title":"Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist (Promotional / Hardgoods)","company":{"id":668847,"name":"BDA","domain":"bdainc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bdainc","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.375,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":138,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Washington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100000,"max":125000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":125000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"SLI/SLO/SLA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-20T22:34:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T06:10:30Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":34,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":34},"description":"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.\nLocation: \nThis role is based in Woodinville, WA and requires you to work onsite 4 days per week, with 1 day remote.\nTo be considered, you must live within commuting distance, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe 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).\nThis 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.\nIn 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.\nExperience Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field\n5-8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production on a promotional product/customized goods\nAdvanced supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation\nStrong costing and landed cost analysis expertise\nDemonstrated experience managing complex or high-volume programs independently\nExperience working with overseas manufacturers (China preferred)\nExperience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments\nPrior experience mentoring others or leading projects preferred\nExperience with custom products (hardgoods, plush, or similar) strongly preferred\nJob Skills and Traits\nAbility to anticipate risks, questions, and downstream impacts\nProactive, clear, and timely communication across all levels\nProven ability to influence stakeholder decisions using data and business insight\nStrong ownership mindset with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams\nExcellent project management and prioritization skills\nAbility to manage ambiguity and lead through change\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills\nCustomer-focused mindset with high attention to detail\nProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)\nDuties & Responsibilities\nLead sourcing strategy and execution for assigned categories or key programs\nManage multiple and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and timeline expectations\nProactively identify risks, escalate issues early, and drive resolution to protect production timelines and on-time delivery\nPartner cross-functionally (PD, Sales, Logistics, Finance) to ensure alignment on timelines, specs, and deliverables\nInfluence decision-making by providing clear recommendations grounded in data and sourcing expertise\nHold internal stakeholders and suppliers accountable to key milestones, deliverables, and SLA expectations\nDrive supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management with a strategic lens\nNegotiate pricing, MOQs, and production terms to meet business and margin targets\nOversee production timelines end-to-end; ensure issues are addressed before impacting delivery\nValidate and manage landed cost (ELC), proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities\nSupport development and implementation of sourcing SOPs and best practices\nMentor junior team members and provide guidance on sourcing processes and execution\nPotentially manage direct reports as the role evolves\nMaintain accurate records of sourcing activities, supplier data, and project tracking\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and cross-functional workflows\nAdditional Details\n Travel: Limited, as needed for vendor visits or key meetings\n Financial Responsibility: Yes\n Strategic Planning: Yes\n Direct Reports: None currently; potential for future people management\nWhy This Role\nThis is a rare opportunity to be connected to our sporting leagues, in creating customized promotional products (think Bobbleheads)\nYou’ll join a highly collaborative team who works closely with our design team, and International Vendors in creating customized hardgoods\nWhy BDA?\nBDA 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.\n Our Core Values:\nBDA is a Team and a Family\nAlways Strive to Be The Best\nEntrepreneurial Spirit\nTigger Attitude\nWork Hard, Play Hard\nMake It Happen the Best Way\nTotal Client Affinity & Advocacy\n Want to learn more? So much to explore\nBDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bda_inc/\nHarper + Scott (a BDA company): https://www.harperandscott.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/harperandscott/\nswagup (a BDA company) end-to-end Merch Ecommerce site: https://www.swagup.com/\nIdea Planet (a BDA company): https://www.ideaplanetlp.com/about\nBDA Careers Page: https://www.bdainc.com/careers/\nLinkedIn - BDA page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc/\n#LI-AH1\n#LI-Hybrid\nWe are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation. \nBDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.\nBDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nConnect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.\nFor more information:\nwww.bdainc.com\nFor information about BDA's privacy policy for job applicants click here.\nMust be 18 years or older to apply.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7822,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Professional development","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T02:21:32Z"}],"liveness":{"score":83,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.828,"p_room":1,"age_days":34,"expected_fill_days":138,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":125000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bdainc-sr-global-sourcing-specialist-promotional-products-hardgoods","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bdainc-sr-global-sourcing-specialist-promotional-products-hardgoods.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T08:10:52Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}