Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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

• Execute sourcing events for indirect goods and services, including RFP creation, supplier evaluation, and negotiations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and alignment with business goals.
• Partner with category management teams to ensure sourcing activities support category strategies and deliver value to the business.
• Collaborate with the contract management team to facilitate timely and accurate contract execution, including intake and review processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders across departments.
• Provide clear and consistent communication on projects, status, and actions.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Support process improvement initiatives within sourcing execution, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• 2-4 years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing or similar supply chain roles, with experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes and procurement best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with procurement systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing or similar supply chain roles, with experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Skills: Strong understanding of sourcing processes and procurement best practices; excellent negotiation and supplier management skills; ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously; strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with procurement systems.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Supplier management and relationship building.
• Market research and supplier analysis.
• Process improvement and efficiency enhancement.

Benefits

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. This includes:

• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• A flexible spending account and health savings account.
• A variety of voluntary benefit offerings such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.
• EAP + confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts, and a generous time off program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is a hybrid position, with the current expectation for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs.