Global Sourcing Specialist - Hardgoods

Global Sourcing Specialist - Hardgoods

Woodinville, Washington, United States

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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 Global Sourcing Specialist (hardgoods) supports a portfolio of critical, customized orders primarily from overseas manufacturers. This includes all levels of project management from scope definition, budget management and resource tracking in a fast-paced creative environment where priorities can change quickly. High levels of quick, creative problem-solving skills will set you up for success.

The fun part? This role sits at the center of bringing custom products to life. You'll help turn creative concepts into meaningful, high-impact merchandise experiences that connect brands with people in memorable ways. Every order requires strong execution, thoughtful vendor partnership, and creative problem-solving but the result is work you can actually see, touch, and celebrate.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally with business experience in manufacturing, project management, supply chain, logistics, product management, or a related field.
• 26 years of experience in sourcing, product development, project management, materials, production, resource planning, supplier management.
• Hands-on/direct 1:1 experience working with overseas factories, suppliers, or sourcing partners; experience with Chinese factories or Asia-based sourcing is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage supplier negotiations, including pricing, MOQs, production timelines, feasibility, and trade-offs.
• Strong business judgment, common sense, and ownership mindset, with a demonstrated work ethic and ability to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, orders, or production timelines concurrently while maintaining attention to detail, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in fast-paced or ambiguous environments where priorities may shift.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to partner closely with Sales, Design, Logistics, Vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.

Job Skills and Traits

• Project management experience with scope, schedule, budget, and resource tracking
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in a fast-paced creative environment
• Hardgoods/Action figures/Custom tooled goods experience highly valued
• Experience in calculating various cost factors for landed costs
• Ability to read, understand and change a product specification desirable
• Able to manage to balance between productivity and quality
• Experience working with and managing external vendors
• Expert use of MS Office including Word, Excel, PPT, and Project
• Solid organizational, time-management, negotiating, presentation, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to work closely and effectively with other members of sales, purchasing, product development groups and clients
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with co-workers and clients.
• Promote high level of customer service to ensure smooth operations and satisfied internal partners/clients
• Promote positive image
• Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of critical projects/orders and execute them on time, meeting quality expectations while remaining on budget.
• Improve existing processes as well as establish new ones as well as documenting to efficiently manage the key areas of responsibility
• Work collaboratively with departmental team managers on department-wide initiatives and management
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with internal clients and other departments
• Create Purchase Order Issuance Templates and manage Purchase Orders with multiple venders to meet IHD/Event Dates.

Project Management Duties

• Work with internal and external clients to manage strategic and tactical aspects of key projects: SOW, scope, issues/risks, schedule, estimates, budget, quality, communication, team and client relationships daily.
• Set up and participate in project kick-off, status, and review meetings
• Ensure project requirements are clearly scoped, communicated and delivered
• Calculate estimated landed costs, establish work plans for key projects to include contributing stakeholders, inter-departmental work groups, as well as Design Lab and Logistics
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time
• Ensure that all work maintains the high-quality standards demanded by BDA and its clients
• Manage all projects to completion report and track on time delivery/ cost savings to ensure meeting annual WIGs.
• Additional duties as assigned by Manager

Travel Involved: Limited, as needed for client meetings, vendor management and select events

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
• Harper + Scott (a BDA company)
• swagup (a BDA company) end-to-end Merch Ecommerce site
• Idea Planet (a BDA company)
• BDA Careers Page
• LinkedIn BDA page

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $92,000 to $100,000. 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.

BDA 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. BDA 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.