Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Sourcing is accountable for enterprise value creation and risk management across Aspen One’s most operationally and financially critical spend categories. This role leads end-to-end category strategy and execution for key indirect spend categories, and project-based spend e.g., facilities, services, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), operating supplies and equipment (OS&E). The Director owns multi-year category roadmaps, supplier strategies, and sourcing outcomes—delivering measurable cost savings, supply continuity, and commercial risk protection while aligning closely with Operations and Finance. This role may lead a small, focused team and serves as the primary executive owner for sourcing performance within assigned categories. The position reports to Interim Procurement Leadership and/or the SVP of Accounting. The salary range for this position is $134,500 to $170,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. Applications for this position will be accepted until February 15, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA or advanced degree preferred
7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with significant exposure to applicable spend categories
Experience operating within or alongside an S2P platform and structured category management framework
Proven experience leading complex negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and senior stakeholder engagements
Proficient knowledge in developing and executing business strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals
Proficient knowledge of market dynamics and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions
Skilled 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
Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor 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 delegate tasks effectively, empowering teams while maintaining accountability
Ability to earn trust and respect from project stakeholders and influence decisions that need to be made to make any project successful
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Deliver measurable value by designing and executing multi-year category strategies that optimize total cost, ensure service reliability, and mitigate supply and operational risk across maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), capital, and office supplies
Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives including capital projects, long-term service agreements, and enterprise supply contracts—driving disciplined decision-making and strong commercial outcomes
Establish supplier accountability by owning supplier segmentation, relationship management, and performance governance for critical original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and service providers
Protect Aspen One contractually through rigorous contract lifecycle management, ensuring standardized terms, renewal discipline, commercial protections, and balanced risk allocation
Align sourcing to the business by partnering with Finance, Operations, Facilities, IT, and Capital Planning to synchronize sourcing strategies with budget cycles, capital plans, and operational priorities
Enable scalable execution through source-to-pay (S2P) by supporting catalog strategy, contracted item enablement, approval workflows, and guided buying for assigned categories
Build and lead a high-performing sourcing team, providing clear priorities, coaching, and accountability for results
Standardize and mature sourcing practices across assigned categories, reinforcing consistent purchasing, inventory, and supplier onboarding processes
Track and communicate results by validating and reporting hard savings, cost avoidance, lifecycle cost improvements, and risk mitigation to senior leadership
Other duties as assigned