Strategic Sourcing Associate

BDA•Woodinville, WA

12d•$81,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Associate manages domestic suppliers and supports BDA business partners, programs, vendors, brands, and business groups. The role works with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and cross-functional partners to select and manage suppliers, conduct negotiations, and develop vendor management and service strategies that meet business requirements and can scale. It is based in Woodinville, Washington, and requires onsite work four days per week and remote work one day per week. Applicants must live within commuting distance. The associate supports supplier performance and compliance, drives process improvements, provides supplier governance, and helps resolve recurring issues using data and facts. The role also develops an understanding of product trends and client needs, tracks cost savings, analyzes results, and builds supplier relationships to secure quality products and services at negotiated prices. Additional duties include coordinating supplier fairs and showcases and assisting with nondisclosure agreements and supplier contract review and approval.

Requirements

At least 2 years of procurement and/or supplier management experience.
Experience in supplier management and analytics, supported by strong negotiation and communication skills.
Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities and critical deadlines.
Experience working as a team player in a cross-functional environment.
Professional demeanor, good judgment, common sense, and attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, show initiative, and take an assertive approach to responsibilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of management.
Strong problem-solving skills, including evaluating situations, handling conflict, identifying core issues, fact-finding, and proposing thoughtful business solutions.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Ability to work onsite in Woodinville, Washington, four days per week, and live within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Finance, Client Services, Buyer Planners, and Analysts on vendor negotiations to meet BDA requirements.
Assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager with supplier performance and ensure contracts and requirements are followed.
Drive process improvements that streamline processes and improve quality, cost, productivity, and service levels.
Provide supplier governance and serve as an escalation point, using data and facts to resolve issues and prevent repeat challenges.
Meet with BDA Sales Account managers, Program and Spot buyer teams, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and opportunities and communicate them to suppliers.
Develop an understanding of trends to help forecast products that meet client needs.
Work within cross-functional teams to align goals, improve processes and profitability, and support customer satisfaction.
Track cost savings and provide statistical analysis and reports to management and internal partners.
Develop positive supplier relationships to secure high-quality, defect-free products and services at aggressively negotiated prices.
Assess, analyze, and improve supplier processes and controls to increase results and make BDA processes easier.
Partner with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to schedule and coordinate Supplier Fairs and Showcases.
Assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager with nondisclosure agreements and reviewing and approving supplier contracts.