Principal Analyst: Strategic Sourcing Analytics & Advancement

Job Description

Job Description

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:  

Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, the Principal Analyst: Strategic Sourcing Analytics & Advancement will transform Procurement’s spend analytics, technology, and reporting capabilities to drive stronger category-level decisions, enterprise value creation, and global spend visibility. This role will lead implementation of a new spend analytics platform and AI-enabled competitive bid sourcing tool, own Procurement savings reporting and Finance alignment, and deliver inflation, market, and supplier insights that inform sourcing strategy and executive decision making.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $100,000 - $135,000 + Annual Bonus 

• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of a new spend analytics platform that enables advanced global category-level spend visibility, reporting and actionable insights.
• Develop spend data models, dashboards, and reporting that proactively identify spend trends, supplier and category opportunities, savings potential, and risk indicators for Strategic Sourcing category leads.
• Serve as an analytics thought partner to Strategic Sourcing leadership, translating complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready reporting.
• Lead Procurement technology advancement, including implementation and adoption of an AI-enabled competitive bid sourcing tool, and other solutions that improve efficiency, compliance and value capture.
• Own Procurement savings reporting and governance, partnering with Finance to ensure savings are accurately tracked, validated, and reflected in budgets and forecasts.
• Provide inflation, market and supplier insights; establish data quality standards; and drive cross-functional project plans, change management and adoption for analytics and technology initiatives. 

Job Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Data Science, STEM or related field; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in analytics, strategic sourcing, procurement, finance or supply chain, with demonstrated success developing insights, reporting, cost models and executive-level analysis.
• Strong proficiency in spend analytics, data visualization, dashboard development and analytical storytelling, with ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience selecting, implementing or optimizing analytics, sourcing, procurement or finance technology platforms preferred.
• Strong project management and partnership skills, including ability to manage cross-functional plans, timelines,stakeholders, risks, change management and adoption.
• Financial acumen with understanding of savings tracking, budgeting, forecasting, inflation analysis, supplier economics and enterprise value creation.
• Excellent communication, influence and executive presentation skills, with ability to develop the “story” and drive alignment through data-driven insights.
• High initiative, curiosity, integrity, attention to detail and ability to balance analytical depth with the enterprise “big picture.”
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Coupa, PeopleSoft, spend analytics platforms,eSourcing tools or AI-enabled procurement technology is a plus. 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $100,000 - $135,000 + 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. 

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  516036
Reference Date: 07/17/2026 
Job Code Function: Procurement