Global Category & Supplier Director

SwagUp; Woodinville (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vacation days

Volunteer day

Holidays & Summer Fridays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

BDA Inc. is seeking a strategic Category/Supplier Director to drive procurement excellence and profitability on a global scale. Based in Woodinville, WA, this hybrid role partners with sales, product development and sourcing leadership to shape category strategies and supplier relationships.

You'll lead a high-performing team, oversee contract negotiations, and develop data-driven plans that align with business goals while delivering cost savings and risk mitigation. Travel Yes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Business Administration degree or equivalent.
• Strong contract negotiations, cost modeling, and executive communication.
• Knowledge of EOQ and procurement fundamentals.
• Experience in multi-tasking, matrix management, cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of supplier compliance and product safety.
• Proven experience leading sourcing teams.
• P&L ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to align category and supplier growth with leadership and legal.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with accountability.
• Analyze trends, market opportunities, and consumer data to optimize assortments.
• Develop strategic initiatives that match consumer demand and industry changes.
• Create procurement strategies delivering value through smarter sourcing.
• Expand supplier network for efficiency and alignment.
• Implement vendor performance metrics to reduce risk and costs.
• Plan and execute annual exclusive vendor tradeshow.
• Oversee contract control and compliance across vendor lifecycle.
• Negotiate and improve vendor contracts to boost outcomes.
• Oversee purchasing, margins, PO management, credits and inventory planning.
• Mentor program buyers to ensure stock goals for Key Drivers and overall.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Business Administration degree

Job description

BDA Inc. is seeking a strategic Category/Supplier Director to drive procurement excellence and profitability on a global scale. Based in Woodinville, WA, this hybrid role partners with sales, product development and sourcing leadership to shape category strategies and supplier relationships.

You'll lead a high-performing team, oversee contract negotiations, and develop data-driven plans that align with business goals while delivering cost savings and risk mitigation. Travel Yes.