Procurement Contracts Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Contracts Manager leads Columbia Sportswear’s procurement contract management function, overseeing contract intake, review, and lifecycle management. The role manages a small team responsible for reviewing and maintaining procurement contracts, handling renewals and extensions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and risk management standards. The manager also executes complex contract reviews and serves as a subject matter expert on contract governance, advising stakeholders and partnering with sourcing, category management, legal, and business teams to enable efficient contract execution, mitigate risk, and support strategic sourcing objectives.

This is a hybrid position based at the company’s headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is to work onsite four days per week; this requirement may change based on business needs or at the company’s discretion. Travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or legal operations, including 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contract management team responsible for procurement contract intake, review, and recordkeeping.
• Coach, mentor, and manage team performance.
• Oversee contract intake and review processes to ensure agreements are handled accurately and on time.
• Lead complex contract reviews, including intake, validation, and coordination with legal, outside counsel, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
• Monitor contract renewals and extensions, coordinating with category management teams to align 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.
• Advise stakeholders on contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.
• Free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling through EAP+.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous time off program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed