Procurement Operations Analyst

Columbia Sportswear • Stanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or related roles.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., Ariba) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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