For more than 75 years, Aspen Snowmass has been a destination where mind, body, and spirit can thrive. We sit within Aspen Skiing Company as part of the Aspen One portfolio, which aims to create premium, sustainable, transformative experiences in recreation, nature, and culture. Aspen Skiing Company operates in concert with partner brands Aspen Hospitality, including The Little Nell and Limelight properties; as well as Aspen Innovations, including ASPENX, which offers elevated experiential and retail products.

Job Description

Summary

The Procurement Manager for Food and Beverage will support and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and negotiation of materials, equipment, supplies and services within the Food and Beverage scope of the organization. This individual will plan, organize, advise, increase efficiencies, help direct when asked, communicate, and support activities related to the procurement functions to support Food and Beverage outlets across the organization and ancillary businesses.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,312 - $96,374. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports chefs and managers in assisting with all food and beverage procurement needs.
• Supports F&B stakeholders with research into options and providing necessary information to make best decisions in a timely manner.
• Analyze usage reports to assure best pricing through vendors.
• Have knowledge of supplier ordering systems. Communicate out to teams.
• Assists Chefs in analysis and maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.
• Weekly communications to key F&B stakeholders on updates of projects, trends and needed tasks.
• Communicate with suppliers and Aspen One teams to ensure consistent delivery times, price and product availability to match the needs of our business.
• 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, making advisements based on information learned.
• Helps to design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements in the assigned areas of responsibility such as inventory management
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Works with the Managing Director to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Works with the Managing Director 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 Food and Beverage and ancillary businesses.
• Attends meeting with leadership teams for F&B on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field
• Five years’ experience in Procurement or related experience within F&B operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Purchasing software, and any inventory software
• Experience purchasing and working with a variety of food, packaging, trays, containers, film applications, printing, etc.
• Experience taking the lead on projects with the ability to present updates and final result.
• Must be able to multitask and juggle competing priorities while staying organized.
• Ability to work within budget constraints.
• Ability to influence suppliers and cost reductions.

Additional Information

Supervision given and received
Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision received Works under general supervision of Managing Director of Procurement. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.

Work Environment and physical demands
Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
No adverse or hazardous conditions
Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

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

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here

Looking for more jobs near me. Find your favorite job now by visiting our jobs page.