Strategic Procurement Contracts Lead

Columbia Sportswear Company; Town of Stanton (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

EAP+ counseling

Wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Contract Manager to lead procurement contract management, guiding intake, review, and lifecycle activities. You will mentor a small team and ensure compliance with policies and risk standards while partnering with sourcing, legal, and business stakeholders to enable effective contract execution.

The role emphasizes overseeing renewals, drafting and interpreting contract terms, and driving process improvements within a hybrid work model near Portland,

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.
• 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.

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, including intake, validation, and coordination with legal, outside counsel and business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with policies and risk standards.
• Monitor contract renewals and extensions, coordinating with category management teams to ensure alignment with category strategies and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain contract management processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• 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.
• Provide guidance on contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Contract Manager to lead procurement contract management, guiding intake, review, and lifecycle activities. You will mentor a small team and ensure compliance with policies and risk standards while partnering with sourcing, legal, and business stakeholders to enable effective contract execution.

The role emphasizes overseeing renewals, drafting and interpreting contract terms, and driving process improvements within a hybrid work model near Portland,