Global Category & Supplier Strategy Director

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc.

Woodinville (WA)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays
Summer Fridays
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BDA Inc. in Woodinville, WA is seeking a strategic Category/Supplier Director to drive global procurement, supplier partnerships, and profitability.

You will partner with sales, product development, merchandising, and sourcing leadership to shape future-state strategies and risk management. The role requires 15+ years in strategic sourcing, a business degree, and proven leadership in multi-team environments.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years strategic sourcing, procurement, and category management.
  • Business Administration degree or equivalent experiences.
  • Strong proficiency in complex contract negotiations and executive-level stakeholder communication.
  • Knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including strategic procurement, EOQ, and winning contract negotiations.
  • Demonstrated success in multi-tasking, matrix management, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of supplier compliance, product safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Code of Conduct.
  • Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing sourcing teams.
  • P&L ownership/experience.
  • Strategic, Analytical and Creative Thinker.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional efforts to communicate and execute category and supplier growth strategies with leadership and teams.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
  • Identify and analyze trends, market opportunities, and consumer data for optimal product assortments and profitability.
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives aligned with demand, costs, and industry.
  • Create a strategic procurement approach focused on deep expertise and value delivery.
  • Expand and strengthen a global vendor network and assess capabilities.
  • Implement vendor/supplier performance metrics to drive better outcomes and reduce risk.
  • Plan and execute annual exclusive BDA/vendor tradeshow.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
  • Negotiate and improve vendor contracts to enhance outcomes.
  • Oversee purchasing and margin improvement including PO management and inventory planning.
  • Mentor program buyers to maintain stock targets and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Category management
Contract negotiations
Executive communication
P&L ownership
Leadership
Supplier management
Team development
Cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decisions

Education

Business Administration degree

Job description

BDA Inc. in Woodinville, WA is seeking a strategic Category/Supplier Director to drive global procurement, supplier partnerships, and profitability.

You will partner with sales, product development, merchandising, and sourcing leadership to shape future-state strategies and risk management. The role requires 15+ years in strategic sourcing, a business degree, and proven leadership in multi-team environments.

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