Strategic Sourcing Manager

About Aspen One

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies within the organization. This individual will plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the procurement functions with Mountain Operations, Food & Beverage, Hospitality and associated ancillary businesses. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Create department systems and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports relative to the assigned departments
• Evaluates vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
• Helps to design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements in the assigned areas of responsibility
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices
• Works with the Sr Director of Procurement to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Works with the Sr Director of Procurement to prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors for Mountain Operations and ancillary businesses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field
• Five years’ experience in Procurement or related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Purchasing software, and any inventory software
• Proficient knowledge in developing and executing business strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals
• Proficient knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial performance
• Proficiency in leading and managing organizational change
• Skills in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively with different departments to achieve business objectives
• Strong ability to negotiate contracts, partnerships, and agreements that benefit the organization
• Prowess in leading, developing, and mentoring teams and individuals to drive performance, engagement, and professional growth
• Ability to think long-term and formulate strategies to drive the business forward
• Ability to earn trust and respect from project stakeholders and influence decisions that need to be made to make the project successful

Additional Information

• Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required
• Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits

• Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

Reasonable Accommodations

To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700. This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work.

Company Perks

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks.

E-Verify Participation

Aspen One participates in E-Verify. E-Verify & Right to Work Poster