# Associate Category Manager, Technology

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bca09399-9242-48b5-9fad-e26ad8bf55cf

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

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

## Summary

This role supports Columbia Sportswear's procurement organization by developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing sourcing initiatives. It suits someone with category management or strategic sourcing experience who wants to grow their procurement expertise while partnering across business functions.

_Our summary, not Columbia Sportswear's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Supplier Performance Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or related field
- 3–5 years of category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience
- Knowledge of assigned categories including suppliers and market dynamics
- Category strategy development and business planning experience
- Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management experience
- Analytical and data management skills
- Supplier performance management through scorecards and governance programs
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement technologies, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to travel up to 10%

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--Technology_R-025732-3