# Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f3443d49-3f4f-4c79-85a3-957edd1d6852

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

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

## Summary

A sourcing specialist role executing RFP and supplier negotiations for indirect procurement at Columbia Sportswear, suited for someone with 2–4 years of procurement experience seeking to drive cost savings and strengthen vendor relationships.

_Our summary, not Columbia Sportswear's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field
- 2–4 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
- Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
- Understanding of sourcing processes and procurement best practices
- Negotiation and supplier management skills
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects concurrently
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems
- 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/Strategic-Sourcing-Specialist_R-025797-2