Procurement Operations Analyst (Hybrid)

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

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 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
• Referral Program
   

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

Job Summary:

The Vail Resorts Procurement Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value.  We are creating a world class procurement organization in our corporate headquarters to support a growing company of 42 resorts, 55,000+ employees and a market capitalization of over $10 billion. We are transforming our procurement organization to bring best-in-class category management, sourcing, vendor management, and procurement tools to enable data-driven decision making at Vail Resorts – the ski industry’s global leader.

Our team will be driven by top-tier talent, state-of-the-art systems and tools, and strategic process management to identify and deliver against the Company’s biggest supply chain value opportunities globally.  We are creating a sustainable high-performing team that will develop talent and prioritize career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression. This is an opportunity to join the strategically positioned Procurement team to help shape how we create value into the future.

The Procurement Operations Analyst is responsible for driving value focusing on supplier onboarding, catalog management, buyer/supplier support & training, procurement compliance, and process improvement. This role reports to the Procurement Operations & Advancement Manager and will be based out of the Broomfield, CO Headquarters in a hybrid work environment (in office Tues-Thurs ideally). This role will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize our procurement systems, processes, and tools to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will develop a strong understanding of the system's functionality and capabilities related to user purchasing behavior and system content utilization.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $56,485.00 - $71,874.28 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Vail Resorts P2P (Procure to Pay) purchasing system, Coupa, and act as a subject matter expert for system functionality & capabilities related to user purchasing behavior and system content utilization.
• Assist in the implementation and enabling of new functionality to support a guided buying experience using digital adoption tools (WalkMe).
• Develop diverse stakeholder engagement strategies to drive process optimization and strategic initiatives globally
• Assist in the definition of business processes that ensure consistency, uniformity, and accuracy of training and support resources.
• Identify key areas in which the user purchasing process can be improved through utilization of existing and potential new technologies.
• Analyze purchasing behavior to identify key needs for training, content management, and improvements in system functionality to create a seamless and compliant purchasing experience.
• Continually recommend and implement process and system improvements aligned to strategic objectives.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for various technology system enhancements to ensure that Coupa updates do not affect functional use.
• Serve as a point of operational support and escalation, including providing system usage and process troubleshooting.
• Provide transactional buyer support, including evaluating and approving new supplier setups, free-form purchasing, preferred supplier spend management, and ensuring efficiency of procurement transactions.
• Perform root cause analysis, using data insights, to drive process and program compliance improvements across the Source to Pay function with minimal manager direction.
• Coordinate with corporate-wide, cross-functional teams to address the need for changes to processes, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of work-related experience with proven ability to quickly learn new processes, technologies and systems, while adapting to evolving business needs.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities, defining problems and driving solutions that link issue resolution to operation improvements.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other tools to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and consistently follow through to deliver results.
• Passionate about understanding “the why” and continuously rethinking process to optimize outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels and providing exceptional customer support.

Preferred:

• Exposure to Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supplier Information Management Strategic Sourcing, or related fields preferred
• B.A. or B.S. in Business, Finance, Supply-Chain, Economics, or related field; relevant work experience also accepted in lieu of education requirements
• Experience with Coupa, PeopleSoft, and WalkMe strongly preferred, other leading P2P platforms a plus.
• Strong Data and Analytics skills
• Process analysis, design, and implementation

The expected pay range is $56,485.00 - $71,874.28 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  512228
Reference Date: 10/22/2025 
Job Code Function: Procurement