Procurement Operations Analyst

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 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.  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 Procurement team at a critical inflection point and 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 in the Broomfield, CO Headquarters with a Hybrid work environment. This role will have the opportunity to help our stakeholders achieve their desired business results by enabling a seamless buying experience. 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 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 definition of business processes that ensure the consistency, uniformity, and accuracy of item data. Developing/updating item master standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tracking the execution of supplier agreements associated with hosted catalogs.

• Identify key areas in which the user purchasing process can be improved through utilization of existing and potential new technologies.
• Assist in the implementation of new functionality to support a guided buying experience.
• 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 seek and recommend 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:

• 1+ years work related experience
• Aptitude for learning processes, technologies and systems
• Solid understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Able to work autonomously balancing multiple projects while providing a high level of customer support
• Ability to demonstrate learning agility and thought-leadership as business needs change and increase in complexity
• Curious, with a passion for understanding “the why” in order to continuously improve
• Analytical skills, time management skills, and strong interpersonal communication
• Self-starter; ability to work independently
• Keen eye for finding opportunities, defining a problem space, and works to solve
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills linking issue resolution to operational improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and 3rd parties required

Preferred:

• Exposure to Supply Chain Management, Procurement, 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 and PeopleSoft strongly preferred, other leading P2P platforms a plus.
• Strong Data and Analytics skills
• Process analysis, design, and implementation

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $56,485 - $71,874. 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  508408
Reference Date: 05/13/2025 
Job Code Function: Procurement