Procurement Operations Specialist

Columbia Sportswear Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Bengaluru seeks a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage local and global P2P activities, ensure compliance, and resolve purchasing lifecycle issues. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and Accounts Payable, driving smooth end‑to‑end execution.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in procurement operations, expertise with Ariba, and strong communication and organizational skills to improve efficiency and training across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement operations or related roles.
• Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Ariba) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage PO process for local and global needs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers; provide guidance and training.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy and resolve issues in the P2P cycle.
• Support new supplier onboarding, intake, validation, and registration.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Microsoft Office

eProcurement systems

Job description

SUMMARY

The Procurement Operations Specialist (India GCC) supports both local India and global purchasing procure‑to‑pay (P2P) operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of procurement activities. While some transactional activities are system‑enabled, this role frequently applies operational judgment to resolve issues, answer inquiries, and support non‑standard scenarios across the purchasing lifecycle. Serving as a knowledgeable resource on Columbia’s procurement processes and tools, the Specialist works closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and downstream partners such as Accounts Payable to ensure smooth end‑to‑end execution. This role contributes to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce rework, clarify process handoffs, and improve overall efficiency and user experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 40% Monitor and manage the purchase order process for both local and global purchasing needs through Columbia’s procurement system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, documentation, and compliance prior to order release.
• 20% Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding procurement processes, providing guidance and resolving inquiries. Provide training, coaching, and hands‑on support to business partners to improve process understanding, reduce rework, and drive adoption of procurement tools and standard ways of working.
• 20% Partner closely with Accounts Payable and requesting departments to ensure accuracy of P2P process, and resolve purchasing, invoicing and receiving issues. Act as an operational bridge across upstream and downstream partners to prevent errors, reduce cycle time, and improve end‑to‑end P2P outcomes.
• 10% Support new supplier onboarding, including intake, validation, and registration. Coordinate supplier enablement and catalog programs. Coordinate with category management and sourcing teams to ensure timely supplier setup to support sourcing activities.
• 5% Participate in and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function including identification of recurring issues and opportunities to simplify the process.
• 5% Perform other duties as assigned in support of procurement operational objectives.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Indicate additional specific requirements if applicable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Related Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or related roles.

Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Ariba)

• preferred.

Additional Education or Specific Certification

• English Language Proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge of purchasing best practices and processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Ability to train and coach stakeholders effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with eProcurement systems preferred.

Travel (may require domestic, international and/or overnight) None

Work Schedule Click for drop down list.

Remote Work Eligible No Other N/A

Career Band: Professional

Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience. Progression within this career band reflects increasing depth of business function expertise, scope and complexity of project/disciplinary area management, and ability to influence others. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Active Office: May be in a more active environment that can be physical or strenuous in nature, frequently uses computer, other standard office equipment, or specialized equipment. Some exposure to noise, dust, odors.

Other specific requirements

N/A

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Active Office: Generally less sedentary, may frequently require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 20 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires ability to communicate with others to exchange information.

Other specific requirements

N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Additional Statements

#LI-SA1 This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Company Background

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.

Additional statements

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 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.