Procurement Data Analyst

Overview

The Procurement Data Analyst supports Columbia Sportswear's global indirect procurement organization by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of procurement data, and by developing analytics tools and reporting that give category and sourcing teams actionable insights.

What you'll do

• Maintain the cleanliness, accuracy, and consistency of procurement data across systems and sources.
• Conduct regular data audits and resolve discrepancies to uphold data quality standards.
• Develop and update analytics tools, dashboards, and reports to support category management, sourcing execution, and spend analysis.
• Support and maintain sourcing project reporting tools.
• Partner with category and sourcing teams to deliver data-driven insights for category planning, supplier segmentation, and sourcing strategies.
• Translate business requirements into effective analytical solutions.
• Support procurement leadership with ad hoc analysis, performance measurement, and reporting to enable strategic decision making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IT and system owners to support data flows, integrations, and automation within procurement platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement analytics, data analysis, or business intelligence roles.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with procurement systems and data management (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience within a procurement or supply chain environment.