Strategic Sourcing Manager

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

10h•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 earn trust and respect from project stakeholders and influence decisions that need to be made to make the project successful

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
Other duties as assigned