Procurement Contracts Manager

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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%.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with contract management systems and procurement platforms.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and risk management principles.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with employee engagement and wellness programs.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive process improvement and ensure compliance.

Benefits

Columbia Sportswear Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.
• 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).
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/355 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is currently expected to be a hybrid role with 4 days of in-office work per week, subject to change based on business needs. Travel requirements are up to 10%.