Procurement Operations Manager

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

7h•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Procurement Operations Manager is responsible for owning and leading Aspen One’s Procurement Operations function, ensuring operational stability while advancing the organization toward a disciplined, scalable, and technology-enabled Procure-to-Pay operating model. This role serves as the day-to-day business owner of procurement operations and the Source- to-Pay (S2P) platform, translating policy and strategy into executable processes, controls, and performance standards. The Manager partners closely with Strategic Sourcing, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to drive adoption, compliance, and measurable value from Aspen One’s procurement investment. This role reports to the Sr Director Shared Services. The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology or associated field required; or degree in other fields with appropriate experience
5–8 years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or P2P leadership roles
Proven experience leading teams through technology-enabled transformation
Strong understanding of procurement controls, compliance, and enterprise operations
Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and business leaders
Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset; willingness to support system upgrades, process re-engineering, training, and change management
Proficient knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Proficiency in planning, managing, and executing projects within scope and deadlines
Ability to solve complex issues and find solutions in challenging situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality
Ability to analyze situations, identify core issues, and make decisions that are both effective and efficient

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement operations including requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, and operational controls
Establish and enforce procurement operating standards, workflows, and approval governance
Serve as the primary business owner for procurement operations within the S2P platform
Ensure business continuity during system implementation, rollout, and stabilization
Lead, coach, and prioritize work across the Procurement Operations team
Set performance expectations and oversee delivery against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Build operational capability and readiness for steady-state operations
Oversee procurement system administration, ensuring system design supports policy, usability, scalability, and control
Partner with IT on integrations, enhancements, and release readiness
Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows
Resolve system and process issues through data-driven root-cause analysis
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to operationalize contracts, catalogs, and category strategies
Collaborate with Accounting and Accounts Payable to ensure strong purchase order–invoice alignment and financial controls
Support stakeholder enablement, adoption, and communications during change
Own procurement operations KPIs including compliance, cycle time, adoption, spend visibility, catalog usage, supplier Service Level Agreements and throughput
Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Provide leadership with insights on performance, capacity, and improvement opportunities
Other duties as assigned