Global Sourcing Specialist - Softline

Global Sourcing Specialist – Softline Group

About the Role

Are you detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality apparel and accessories? Join BDA as a Global Sourcing Specialist in our Softline Group and support the execution of world-class products for some of the most iconic brands. You'll manage sourcing tasks across development, vendor coordination, and cost negotiation, ensuring each item meets quality, timeline, and margin goals.

Location & Work Setup

At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office as we will be onsite 4 days a week.

What You’ll Do

· Support vendor onboarding, communication, and ongoing relationship management.

· Assist in product development activities including sample coordination, material tracking, and feasibility checks.

· Contribute to cost negotiations, tracking vendor quotes, and maintaining margin targets.

· Monitor production timelines and support on-time delivery by tracking development and approval stages.

· Ensure compliance and documentation requirements are met across all supplier interactions.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, Sales, and Logistics to drive product success.

What We’re Looking For

· 5+ years of sourcing, production, or vendor management experience in softlines (apparel, headwear, bags, etc.)

· Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and timelines

· Familiarity with overseas manufacturing and experience supporting vendor coordination

· Basic knowledge of product development, sample management, and costing

· Proficiency with Oracle, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Teams)

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment

What’s In It for You

· Hands-on exposure to global sourcing and product development processes

· Opportunity to work with iconic brands and diverse product categories

· Supportive team culture with mentorship from senior sourcing leaders

· Competitive salary

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

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We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. 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.