Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Year Round
Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.

Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment and our communities. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you're ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we'd love to hear from you!

Perks & Benefits : All Steamboat employees are eligible for a Steamboat and Alterra Mountain ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, free bus passes to surrounding areas, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets (subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates.) Steamboat also offers a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, (eligibility rules apply), Employee Assistance Program, and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education. Employees who are Year Round (Full-Time or Flex Year Round) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, legal plan, pet insurance, PTO and Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, health saving account with employer contribution as well as the perks and benefits that all Steamboat employees enjoy.

Our parent company Alterra Mountain Company headquartered in Denver, Colorado is a collection of iconic year-round resorts, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

A career with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees.
Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge.
Dining discounts, retail and rental discounts, ski, or snowboard lessons.
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with a partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

For information on Steamboat Ski Resort's Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITION SUMMARY

SSRC is looking for a Director of Procurement. To succeed in this position, you will need demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, change management, and resourcefulness, with a deep commitment to the return on investment without compromising quality. This position, as an upper management role, is expected to help build and drive positive culture for the entire Finance Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities

Implement effective sourcing strategies and cultivate strong supplier relationships
Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies to mitigate impacts.
Work closely with Upper Management peers to ensure products are of the highest quality specification at the lowest price available.
Research new products and vendors
Maintain knowledge of the market, in addition to current prices and fair rates for goods
Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization.
Actively collaborate with Director of Sustainability to identify and implement green initiative programs.
Partner closely with Alterra Director of Procurement to identify and implement companywide negotiated contract initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policies & procedure interpretation and provide alignment by all departments across the Resort.
Serve as a role model for team members by demonstrating positive attitude, action, behavior, attendance, work ethic and guest service.
Enforce ethical practices in all dealing with vendors; monitor subordinates and company personnel that pursue improper practices.
Supervise and coach department team members through training, feedback, and development plans to ensure quality contribution.
Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the Upper Management Team on the property's strategies.
Control spend and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
Facilitate critique meetings to review opportunities with management team.
Examine, test, and perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Oversee contract development, negotiation & administration.
Coordinate purchases related to capital projects with the Planning and Development team, as well as outside contractors.
Plan policies and procedures for efficiently, honestly, economically, and productively purchasing goods for supply change production and operation.
Oversee the processing of purchase orders, bids & proposals, and reconciliation of any invoice discrepancies.
Implement program for budget management throughout the fiscal year
Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean, and properly organized.
Establish par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the operation of the Resort.
Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure team members are properly trained and following established procedures.
Coordinate all periodic inventories
Responsible for the administration of Purchasing, Warehouse, and Shipping & Receiving operations.
Protect confidentiality of business information
Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders (Senior Leadership Team, Alterra Mountain Company, Employees, & Guests).
Understand the Company perspective and ROI expectations.
Anticipate and address corporate needs and involve Senior Leadership Team in key decisions.
Advise the Upper Management on existing and evolving procurement issues.
Attend monthly financial review meetings to provide context and explanation for financial results.
Communicate procurement concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
Ensure there is adequate cross training to support successful daily procurement operation during periods of position vacancy.
Ensure Resort policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Ensure management new hires participate in the procurement orientation program.
Create appropriate procurement development plans leveraging Resort strengths to address development needs and create career aspirations amongst the procurement team.
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Excel and related business tools, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics 365 & Inventory Management Software, required.
Experience with evaluating business processes, providing recommendations, and advocating for the change management process for long lasting process improvements, required.
Previous progressive operational experience desired.
Ability and dedication to adapt to the seasonal business needs of the Resort is crucial.
Collaboration and partnership with team members and colleagues will be required for successful change management, which is critical for success.
Must have a high degree of professional integrity, and be able to work in a safe, prudent manner, with minimal supervision.
Excellent and tailored communications skills for a widely varying group of constituents
Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company's Service Excellence standards
Must meet Steamboat Resort minimum driving standards and have current driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is required.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.

Steamboat area base salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Largely sedentary position with office based out of the SSRC Administration Building.
Ability to lift to 30 lbs. is expected.
Must be willing to work flexible schedule to accomplish all requirements and tasks.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.