ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function.
This role manages mid complexity sourcing events, supports contract negotiations, coordinates supplier interactions, and ensures timely, compliant, and cost effective procurement outcomes. A ...
This role manages mid complexity sourcing events, supports contract negotiations, coordinates supplier interactions, and ensures timely, compliant, and cost effective procurement outcomes. A ...
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Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management to maximize value and service levels. * Develop and drive organizational discipline around key procurement ...
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 20 days ago
Columbia Sportswear rating
7.0
Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
18th of 104 rated fashion retailers
Job description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist plays an important role in managing the procurement contract lifecycle within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function. This role is responsible for executing contract review processes and ensuring compliance with company policies and risk standards. The Senior Procurement Contract Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for contract governance, providing guidance to stakeholders and supporting process improvements. This position partners closely with sourcing, category management, and legal teams to enable efficient, accurate, and compliant contract execution.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Execute the contract review process, including intake, validation, and coordination with legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Lead execution of complex contract reviews.
Coordinate closely with category management teams to identify, prioritize and execute contract reviews and renewals in alignment with category strategies. Proactively identify upcoming expirations and align with stakeholders and category leads on delivery timing.
Maintain and improve contract records and documentation in the contract management system, ensuring data integrity and readiness for reporting and audits.
Act as a subject matter expert for contract governance, providing guidance to internal teams on contract terms, risk considerations, review practices and compliance requirements.
Support process improvement initiatives within contract management, including the development of templates, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
YOU HAVE
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field (preferred).
4-6 years of experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or a related discipline.
Experience reviewing, coordinating, or managing complex contracts and commercial agreements.
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management processes and procurement practices.
Familiarity with legal terminology, contract risk concepts, and compliance requirements.
Experience working with contract management systems and procurement platforms.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and process discipline.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.
A demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.What Columbia Sportswear employees say
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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
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Year founded
1938