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Columbia Sportswear

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Columbia Sportswear

Portland, OR · full time

Listed on Columbia Sportswear’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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%

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