ABOUT THE POSITION
The Procurement Operations Specialist (India GCC) supports both local India and global purchasing procure‑to‑pay (P2P) operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of procurement activities. While some transactional activities are system‑enabled, this role frequently applies operational judgment to resolve issues, answer inquiries, and support non‑standard scenarios across the purchasing lifecycle. Serving as a knowledgeable resource on Columbia’s procurement processes and tools, the Specialist works closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and downstream partners such as Accounts Payable to ensure smooth end‑to‑end execution. This role contributes to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce rework, clarify process handoffs, and improve overall efficiency and user experience.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
40% Monitor and manage the purchase order process for both local and global purchasing needs through Columbia’s procurement system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, documentation,



and compliance prior to order release. 20%Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding procurement processes, providing guidance and resolving inquiries. Provide training, coaching, and hands‑on support to business partners to improve process understanding, reduce rework, and drive adoption of procurement tools and standard ways of working. 20%Partner closely with Accounts Payable and requesting departments to ensure accuracy of P2P process, and resolve purchasing, invoicing and receiving issues. Act as an operational bridge across upstream and downstream partners to prevent errors, reduce cycle time, and improve end‑to‑end P2P outcomes. 10%Support recent supplier onboarding, including intake, validation, and registration. Coordinate supplier enablement and catalog programs. Coordinate with category management and sourcing teams to ensure timely supplier setup to support sourcing activities. 5%Parti

📌 Procurement Operations Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Columbia Sportswear
📍 Bengaluru