Procurement Contract Analyst

Columbia Sportswear Company connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leader in outdoor, active, and lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company's brands are sold in 122 countries. Alongside its flagship Columbia brand, the company owns Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna — together spanning hiking, trail running, snow sports, fishing, hunting, mountaineering, yoga, climbing, and everyday outdoor lifestyle apparel and footwear. With a strong global presence across wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and e-commerce channels, Columbia Sportswear Company India Sourcing Pvt Ltd plays a key role in supporting the organization's sourcing and supply chain operations worldwide.

Summary

The Contracts Analyst is responsible for executing the procurement contract review process and managing contract renewals within Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement function. This role ensures timely and accurate handling of contract intake, review, and recordkeeping, while collaborating with sourcing, category management, and legal teams to ensure compliance with company policies and risk management standards. The Contracts Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining contract lifecycle integrity and supporting efficient procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the contract review process, including intake, validation, and coordination with legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage contract renewals and extensions, ensuring timely execution and alignment with category strategies and business objectives.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in the contract management system, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for reporting and audits.
• Support process improvement initiatives within contract management, including the development of templates, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Procurement contracts.
• Vendor agreements.
• SaaS/software agreements.
• Professional services agreements.
• Sales contracts.
• Legal operations.
• Managed contract lifecycle from intake through execution.
• Reviewed and negotiated contract terms.
• Managed contract repository.
• Tracked contract renewals and expirations.
• Coordinated with legal counsel.
• Prepared redlines.
• Supported commercial contract review.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or legal operations. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contract review processes and procurement best practices.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and risk management principles.
• Experience reading contract terms and managing redlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with contract management systems.
• Read agreements
• Interpret clauses
• Manage redlines
• Track approvals
• Maintain documentation.
  
  

#Hybrid

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.