This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe 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.
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.
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