Purchasing Manager, Mountain Division

Company Description

Established in 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, also known as Aspen Snowmass, owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably-sourced on-mountain food & beverage outlets. Aspen Skiing Company also owns Aspen Hospitality, which is comprised of The Little Nell and Limelight Hotel brands and ASPENX, a contemporary retail and experience brand. Across all divisions, Aspen Skiing Company works to drive positive social change through climate, community, and minority group advocacy and investment. For more information about Aspen Snowmass, visit www.aspensnowmass.com.

Summary

The Purchasing 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 and associated ancillary businesses.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,312 - $96,374. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Essential Job Functions

• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors for Mountain Operations and ancillary businesses.
• Create department systems and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Works with the Managing Director to prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Evaluates vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Other duties as assigned
• Works with the Managing Director to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• 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.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports relative to the assigned departments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Purchasing software, and any inventory software
• Five years’ experience in Procurement or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field

Additional Information

Supervision given and received

Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received Works under general supervision of Director of Purchasing. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.

Work Environment and physical demands

Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements

No adverse or hazardous conditions

Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 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.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

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

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here