Associate Category Manager, Marketing

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Relationship building","Stakeholder management","Communication","Project management"]

Support Columbia Sportswear’s global procurement organization by developing and executing category strategies for assigned categories. Analyze internal spend data, supplier performance, market intelligence, and industry trends to build multi-year category plans, sourcing roadmaps, and savings targets. Partner with supplier relationship teams on segmentation, governance, and performance management, and lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations through the procurement lifecycle to create measurable value.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
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Associate Category Manager, Marketing

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Job Summary

Support Columbia Sportswear’s global procurement organization by developing and executing category strategies for assigned categories. Analyze internal spend data, supplier performance, market intelligence, and industry trends to build multi-year category plans, sourcing roadmaps, and savings targets. Partner with supplier relationship teams on segmentation, governance, and performance management, and lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations through the procurement lifecycle to create measurable value.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support development, maintenance, and execution of category strategies by analyzing internal spend, supplier performance, market intelligence, and industry trends.
  • •Partner with the Supplier Relationship Management team on supplier segmentation, governance, and performance management; track KPIs and prepare business review materials.
  • •Lead and execute sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations aligned to category strategies, managing projects through the procurement lifecycle.
  • •Provide insights to stakeholders across functions, brands, and regions on category strategy, supplier performance, market trends, procurement compliance, and sourcing opportunities.
  • •Monitor industry developments, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and market conditions; identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve category performance.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityFlex SpendingEmployee DiscountsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
  • •3–5 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a category-specific industry role.
  • •Demonstrated knowledge of assigned categories, including suppliers, market dynamics, and industry trends.
  • •Experience supporting category strategy development, business planning, and translating objectives into actionable category initiatives.
  • •Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement processes.
Experience:3-5 years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:AnalyticalRelationship buildingStakeholder managementCommunicationProject management
Tech Stack:ERP systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OfficeSupplier management tools

Company Brief

Columbia Sportswear Company
Designs, manufactures, and markets outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment under brands including Columbia, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear, serving consumers globally with performance-driven products for outdoor activities.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Portland, United States
Founded: 1938
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