# Associate Category Manager, Marketing

Hiring organization: [Columbia Sportswear](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/columbia-sportswear)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/93caa7ef-f054-43ca-8fc5-dd7440c0072e

Listed on Columbia Sportswear's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Portland, OR

## Summary

An Associate Category Manager supports procurement strategy and supplier relationships for a global sportswear company. This role suits procurement professionals or supply chain specialists who want to develop category management expertise while working with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders.

_Our summary, not Columbia Sportswear's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management
- Knowledge of assigned categories including suppliers, market dynamics, and industry trends
- Experience with category strategy development and business planning
- Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Strong analytical skills and data management with spend analysis
- Experience managing supplier performance through scorecards and governance programs
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
- Up to 10% travel

Apply on Columbia Sportswear's site: https://columbiasportswearcompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSC_Careers/job/Portland-Oregon-United-States-of-America/Associate-Category-Manager--Marketing_R-025763-2