Procurement Operations Analyst

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. #Hybrid #LI-LC1 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 hands‑on 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 You're expected to have a 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%. 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. 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 reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Columbia is different. As a global apparel and footwear company with over 80 years of being ourselves and not apologizing for it, we’ve seen a lot and done a lot. But our motto remains: “It’s perfect. now make it better.” Learn more about how you can help us shape the next 80 years here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia Sportswear