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Salary: USD 81,000 - 85,000 / annual
BDA Inc., a global merchandise agency with 40+ years of experience, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Associate to join their Woodinville, WA office. This hybrid role (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) requires candidates to live within commuting distance for regular in-person collaboration.
In this position, you will manage domestic suppliers and support key business partners, programs, and vendors aligned with BDA brands and business groups. You will partner with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Finance, Client Services, Buyer Planners, and Analysts to conduct vendor negotiations, ensure supplier compliance with contracts and requirements, and drive process improvements that reduce costs and enhance service levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting vendor negotiations to meet BDA requirements
- Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring contract compliance
- Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements for streamlined operations, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and productivity gains
- Serving as an escalation point for supplier governance, using data-driven analysis to prevent recurring issues
- Meeting with Sales Account Managers, Program and Spot Buyer teams to understand requirements and translate them to suppliers
- Developing trend analysis to forecast products and meet client needs
- Tracking cost savings and providing statistical analysis and reports to management
- Building positive supplier relationships to secure high-quality, defect-free products at competitive pricing
- Continuously assessing and evolving supplier processes and controls
- Assisting with supplier fairs, showcases, non-disclosure agreements, and contract reviews
BDA values collaboration, innovation, and a "get it done" mindset. The company has a vibrant, inclusive culture and employees come from leading companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. The role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2+ years of Procurement and/or Supplier Management experience
- Solid experience in Supplier Management with strong analytics, negotiation, and communication skills
- Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities and critical deadlines
- Team player with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Professional demeanor with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
- Effective oral and written communication skills at all management levels
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate situations, handle conflict, identify core issues, and promote thoughtful business solutions
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office Suite and related software
