Apparel Global Sourcing Manager — Strategy & Risk

columbiasportswearcompany; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager - Apparel to shape global sourcing strategy for Outerwear and Technical Apparel. The role leads cross-functional initiatives, guides leadership on sourcing direction, and focuses on vendor segmentation, regional optimization, and risk management.

The position requires deep knowledge of manufacturing, costing, and supplier evaluation, plus strong analytics to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of professional experience with sourcing strategy across regions or product categories.
• Experience developing and influencing sourcing strategy across regions or product categories.
• Deep knowledge of global manufacturing, costing, and vendor capability evaluation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and align cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category-level and multi-season sourcing strategies aligned to goals.
• Translate long-range plans into clear sourcing direction across regions, vendors, and capabilities.
• Drive vendor segmentation and allocation strategies to optimize cost, capability, and risk.
• Identify shifts in trade, geopolitical, and macroeconomic dynamics; recommend adjustments.
• Act as trusted advisor to cross-functional partners (Product, Planning, Finance, Quality, Compliance).
• Lead alignment on sourcing trade-offs and articulate impacts to cost, margin, speed, and risk.
• Influence decisions through structured analysis, scenario modeling, and insights.
• Lead high-impact, cross-regional initiatives with limited direction.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Vendor evaluation

Cross-functional influence

Analytical thinking

Trade compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager - Apparel to shape global sourcing strategy for Outerwear and Technical Apparel. The role leads cross-functional initiatives, guides leadership on sourcing direction, and focuses on vendor segmentation, regional optimization, and risk management.

The position requires deep knowledge of manufacturing, costing, and supplier evaluation, plus strong analytics to translate data into actionable recommendations.