Procurement Contracts Manager

Columbia Sportswear • Stanton, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Contract Manager is responsible for leading Columbia Sportswear’s procurement contract management function, overseeing contract intake, review, and lifecycle management activities. This role manages a small team responsible for reviewing and maintaining procurement contracts, managing renewals and extensions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and risk management standards. This role is also responsible for executing complex contract review processes, managing renewals, and ensuring compliance with company policies and risk standards. The Contract Manager serves as a subject matter expert for contract governance, providing guidance to stakeholders, and partners closely with sourcing, category management, legal, and business stakeholders to enable efficient and accurate contract execution, mitigate risk, and support strategic sourcing objectives.

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%

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.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account
• an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• a generous time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level