Full-Time

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Posted on 7/14/2026

Aspen One

Aspen One

Operates ski resorts and luxury hotels

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field
  • Five years’ experience in Procurement or related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Purchasing software, and any inventory software
  • 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
  • Proficiency in leading and managing organizational change
  • Skills 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
Responsibilities
  • Create department systems and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility
  • Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports relative to the assigned departments
  • Evaluates vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
  • 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
  • Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices
  • Works with the Sr Director of Procurement to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
  • Works with the Sr Director of Procurement to prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
  • Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors for Mountain Operations and ancillary businesses
  • Other duties as assigned

Aspen One manages four mountain resorts—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—along with luxury hotels such as The Little Nell and Limelight, and a venture arm that builds products like the Aspen Collection. Revenue comes from lift tickets, season passes, ski lessons, hotel stays, retail sales, and equipment rentals. It differentiates itself by combining top-tier ski operations, high-end hospitality, and its own innovation and brand ventures, rooted in the Aspen Idea culture. Its goal is to grow a premier mountain destination that blends outdoor recreation, luxury hospitality, and sustainable tourism.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alterra partnership expands pass network access across 20+ North American resorts.
  • Limelight expansion into Mammoth and Boulder captures high-demand leisure destinations.
  • Aspen Collection apparel and premium rentals diversify revenue beyond lift tickets.

What critics are saying

  • Climate change reduces ski season 20-30 days per decade, cutting lift revenue.
  • Vail's Epic Pass undercuts Aspen's pricing, capturing 25% more multi-resort skiers.
  • Crown family potential exit to private equity triggers management instability and customer loss.

What makes Aspen One unique

  • Operates four interconnected mountains with 5,500+ skiable acres and iconic heritage.
  • Owns luxury hospitality assets including The Little Nell and Limelight Hotels.
  • Invests in employee housing, providing 75% workforce accommodation in tight labor market.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

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