Director, Category/Supplier Management
BDA · Woodinville, Washington, United States
Posted 23 days ago · $170,000 to $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days BDA's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 73% of BDA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BDA
- high 24 stale, 1 reposted of 44 open
- Hiring momentum
- 58 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BDA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BDA.
About this role
The Director of Category/Supplier Management will lead strategic initiatives to enhance business success and drive continuous improvement within the Global Supply Chain department. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop global procurement plans, analyze market trends, and strengthen supplier partnerships while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The director will also be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team, managing vendor performance, and overseeing purchasing and margin improvement efforts.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of BDA as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 15 years strategic sourcing, procurement, and category management
- A Business Administration degree or equivalent experiences
- Strong proficiency in complex contract negotiations
- Knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including strategic procurement and contract negotiation strategies
- Demonstrated success in a multi-tasking, matrix management environment
- Strong understanding of supplier compliance and product safety standards
What you get
- Base salary range of $170,000 to $180,000
- Robust PTO including vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays, and summer Fridays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health and financial wellness programs
Worth weighing
- Requires onsite work 4 days a week with 1 day remote
- Must live within commuting distance for regular in-person collaboration
- No specific mention of travel frequency or requirements
- Salary range provided but hiring at the top of the range is not typical
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Listed by BDA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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