Hybrid: Strategic Procurement Contracts Lead

Columbia Sportswear; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Contract Manager to lead our procurement contract management function at the Portland area headquarters. You will oversee intake, review, lifecycle, renewals, and risk controls while guiding a small team to ensure compliant and efficient contract execution.

Collaborate with sourcing, category management, legal, and business stakeholders to optimize processes, reduce risk, and drive strategic sourcing objectives in a hybrid onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or legal operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and procurement processes.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting contract terms, drafting legal language and managing redlines.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and risk management principles.
• Experience with contract management systems and procurement platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while managing individual projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and ensure compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contract management team responsible for intake, review, and recordkeeping of procurement contracts.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team success.
• Oversee contract intake and review processes, ensuring timely and accurate handling of agreements.
• Lead the execution of complex contract review processes with legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Monitor contract renewals and extensions, coordinating with category management teams.
• Develop and maintain contract management processes, tools, and templates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the contract management function.
• Partner with sourcing and category teams to ensure seamless handoffs between sourcing execution and contract finalization.

Skills

Leadership

Contract terms

Team coaching

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Contract Manager to lead our procurement contract management function at the Portland area headquarters. You will oversee intake, review, lifecycle, renewals, and risk controls while guiding a small team to ensure compliant and efficient contract execution.

Collaborate with sourcing, category management, legal, and business stakeholders to optimize processes, reduce risk, and drive strategic sourcing objectives in a hybrid onsite role.