Hybrid Procurement Ops Analyst — Onboarding & Training

Columbia Sportswear; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to oversee purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and the payables handoff across North America. This role partners with internal teams and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, documentation, and compliant processes.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in procurement operations, with Ariba experience and strong communication skills to train and support stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or related roles.
• Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Ariba) preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the purchase order process for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement processes.
• Manage new supplier onboarding, validation, and catalog programs.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, shipping/receiving, and requesting departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier onboarding

PO management

Training & coaching

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

Ariba

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to oversee purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and the payables handoff across North America. This role partners with internal teams and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, documentation, and compliant processes.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in procurement operations, with Ariba experience and strong communication skills to train and support stakeholders.