Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing

ABOUT ASPEN ONE 

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.  

Whether it's Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection.  

For more than 75 years, the Aspen brand and community has pointed its compass toward new paths, people, and possibilities—and today, as Aspen One, the future is limitless. The company is a leader in sustainability and advocacy, with a legacy of modeling leading-edge solutions and changing policy locally and globally. As a collection of brands driven by tightly held core values, Aspen One aims to inspire a better world. For more information, visit www.aspen.com. 

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

This position will lead the execution of the strategic and operational procurement process, including defining enterprise sourcing strategies, strategic supplier selection, supply contract development, and departmental operational excellence. Directs, manages and coordinates activities and strategy of personnel engaged in purchasing and logistics of materials, equipment, supplies, resale and services across the 3 business units: Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Hospitality and Aspen X, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The salary range for this position is $134,500 to $170,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 15, 2026

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Defines and manage near-term and long-term sourcing strategies for categories across the enterprise. Responsibilities will include a wide range of direct and indirect procurement categories as well as associated capital spend.
• Plans policies and procedures, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement and resale functions.
• Determine, implement, and track operational and strategic KPI’s with metrics that align to enterprise priorities.
• Work cross functionally across businesses and functional teams to achieve deliverables through collaboration and dynamic relationship building. Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships and partnerships, meeting the needs and goals of the wider One Aspen (?) stakeholder group.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers which ensure steady supply and service to provide the 3 business units the best total value.
• Manage and develop a team of purchasing professionals to ensure achievement of targets, providing training and course-corrections as needed. Develop and enhance team’s ability to effectively drive policy adoption across the. 3 business units.
• Define overall operational and strategic direction for the procurement team, including defining and driving the team’s internal performance metrics with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop and achieve goals codified in the business plan.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge and analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, budget forecast and market analysis reports.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage resale and disposal needs to align with corporate strategy and policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field (finance, analysis, etc)
• Five years’ experience in Procurement or related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Proficient knowledge of market dynamics and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Proficient knowledge of industry regulations and how they affect business operations
• Proficiency in leading and managing organizational change
• Ability to manage and lead diverse teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Skilled 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

Work Environment & Physical Demands   
•    Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time, kneeling and bending may be required
•    Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions  
•    Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

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 One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality 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 One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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

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