Associate Category Manager, Technology

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Stakeholder management","Communication","Presentation","Organizational skills"]

Support Columbia Sportswear’s global procurement organization by developing and executing technology category strategies through spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and market intelligence. Partner with Supplier Relationship Management to manage supplier segmentation and governance, prepare business review materials, and drive continuous improvement. Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across the procurement lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders across brands and regions to deliver savings targets and value creation.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
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Associate Category Manager, Technology

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Job Summary

Support Columbia Sportswear’s global procurement organization by developing and executing technology category strategies through spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and market intelligence. Partner with Supplier Relationship Management to manage supplier segmentation and governance, prepare business review materials, and drive continuous improvement. Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across the procurement lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders across brands and regions to deliver savings targets and value creation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, maintain, and execute category strategies using internal spend data, supplier performance, market intelligence, and industry trends to support multi-year category plans.
  • •Partner with Supplier Relationship Management to support supplier segmentation, governance, and supplier performance management, including KPIs and supplier business reviews.
  • •Lead and execute sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations aligned with category strategies, managing sourcing projects across the procurement lifecycle.
  • •Provide insights to stakeholders across functions, brands, and regions on category strategies, supplier performance, procurement compliance, and sourcing opportunities.
  • •Maintain awareness of industry and supplier developments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve category performance; support capability building and process improvements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability401kEapEmployee 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.
  • •Knowledge of assigned categories, including suppliers, market dynamics, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
  • •Experience supporting category strategy development and business planning, 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:Analytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunicationPresentationOrganizational skills
Tech Stack:ERP systemsMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointMicrosoft 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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