Procurement Operations Analyst

at  Vail Resorts Corporate

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).
As a leading mountain resort operator with 42 resorts in sixteen states and four countries, we exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.
The Vail Resorts Procurement Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. We are creating a world class procurement organization in our corporate headquarters to support a growing company of 42 resorts, 55,000+ employees and a market capitalization of over $10 billion. We are transforming our procurement organization to bring best-in-class category management, sourcing, vendor management, and procurement tools to enable data-driven decision making at Vail Resorts – the ski industry’s global leader.
Our team will be driven by top-tier talent, state-of-the-art systems and tools, and strategic process management to identify and deliver against the Company’s biggest supply chain value opportunities. We are creating a sustainable high-performing team that will develop talent and prioritize career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression. This is an opportunity to join the Procurement team at a critical inflection point and shape how we create value into the future.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Operations Analyst is accountable for driving value through focusing on procurement compliance, supplier onboarding, buyer/supplier support, catalog management, user training, and process improvement This role reports to the Procurement Operations & Advancement Manager and is eligible for Remote* work. The Procurement Operations Analyst plays an integral role as the Procurement Operations team undergoes a change to a scalable operating model as we expand globally. This role will have the opportunity to help our stakeholders achieve their desired business results by enabling a seamless Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience. The ideal candidate will develop a strong understanding of Vail Resorts system’s, functionality, and capabilities and implement best-in-class P2P processes and training solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years work related experience
• Coupa experience is a must
• Aptitude for learning processes, technologies and systems, both internal and external
• Solid understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Able to work autonomously balancing multiple projects while providing a high level of customer support
• Ability to demonstrate learning agility and thought-leadership as business needs change and increase in complexity
• Curious, with a passion for understanding “the why” in order to continuously improve
• Analytical skills, time management skills, and strong interpersonal communication
• Self-starter; ability to work independently
• Keen eye for finding opportunities, defining a problem space, and implementing a solution
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills linking issue resolution to operational improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and 3rd parties required

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Vail Resorts P2P system, Coupa, and serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders
• Assist in the definition of business processes that ensure the consistency, uniformity, and accuracy of supplier data. Developing/updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and training material
• Identify key areas in which the P2P process can be improved through utilization of existing and potential new technologies.
• Assist in the implementation of new functionality to support an improved P2P experience for both Vail Resorts employees and suppliers
• Analyze user behavior to identify key needs for training, and improvements in system functionality to create a seamless experience. Continually seek and recommend process and system improvements aligned to strategic objectives.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for various technology system enhancements to ensure that Coupa updates do not affect functional use.
• Serve as a point of operational support and escalation, including providing system and process troubleshooting support
• Provide transactional buyer/supplier support, including evaluating and approving new supplier setups, purchasing requests, conducting user training, and email/support tickets
• Perform root cause analysis, using data insights, to drive process compliance improvements across the Source to Pay function with minimal manager direction
• Coordinate with corporate-wide, cross-functional teams to address the need for changes to processes, policies, and procedures

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 plan