Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for driving value and leading innovation across multiple categories (Operational Goods & Capital Equipment) within the Resort Operations team. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, and is based in the Company’s Broomfield, Colorado headquarters. The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will work closely with business and functional stakeholders to understand their needs, and will lead a small group of operational and strategic team members through a broad set of sourcing and procurement activities to achieve results. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven contract negotiation skills. Come create your experience of a lifetime!

Essential Capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic sourcing projects and multi-year category strategies from inception to implementation including strategic planning, negotiation, and contracting. 
• Experience with leading a team of operational and strategic team members across multiple sub-categories. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and complex problem solving with the ability to develop pricing models appropriate for the goods/services being sourced
• Financially oriented and can tie strategies and initiatives back to value
• Collaborative team player
• High degree of ethics and integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and makes distilled points that are insight driven
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
• Develops leadership skills in others by coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and reinforcing best practices
• Demonstrates positive and professional attitude toward staff, co-workers, internal and external customers, and management

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic thinking, thought leadership and supplier management in resort spend areas. 
• Accountable for leading the development and execution of multi-year category strategies, aligning Vail Resorts’ sourcing objectives and strategies with overall business objectives.
• Perform spend analysis and develop and execute a sourcing roadmap focused on EBITDA cost savings, program compliance, supplier management, sustainability, and process improvement
• Inspire trust and build strong, positive, productive relationships with key business stakeholders and/or relevant internal teams.
• Cultivate leadership skills and create an environment of continual improvement both in and outside of your team.
• Develop and support key metrics (TCO, Supplier KPIs, Program Compliance, Savings Pipeline) to ensure needs of business are met
• Demonstrate an unyielding passion for the guest experience, culture, mission and vision.

Education, Training & Experience

• B.S. in Business, Finance, Supply-Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Sourcing & Procurement with responsibilities in resort spend categories
• CPM/CPSM certifications a plus
• Demonstrated project management experience 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $77,000 - $105,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  507518
Reference Date: 03/04/2025 
Job Code Function: Procurement