Procurement Operations Analyst

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

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 POSITION

The Procurement Operations Analyst is responsible for the accurate and efficient execution of the purchasing process for assigned regions or categories (North America). Serving as a subject matter expert on Columbia's operational procurement process, this role provides training, coaching, and support to internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure process understanding and compliance. The Specialist manages new supplier intake and onboarding, executes transactional purchasing, and plays a critical role in the overall procure-to-pay process, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Monitor and manage the purchase order process through Columbia's procurement system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, documentation, and compliance prior to order release.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding procurement processes, emphasizing issue resolution, troubleshooting, and complex inquiry management. Provide targeted training, coaching, and handson support to business partners to improve process understanding, reduce rework, and drive adoption of procurement tools and standard ways of working.
• Manage 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
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, shipping/receiving, and requesting departments to ensure proper execution of purchasing activities.
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or related roles. Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Ariba) preferred.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships
• Knowledge of purchasing best practices and processes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to train and coach stakeholders effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with eProcurement systems preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10%

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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.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.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.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.