Real Estate Development - Procurement Opportunities at Aritzia in Vancouver, BC, Canada (SO - Vancouver)

Job description

• The mission of the Real Estate Development Procurement Department is to procure the required goods and services through value-based procurement (high quality, best price) on scale and on time.
• Aritzia is growing, and our Real Estate Development Procurement team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for procuring the goods and services required to develop and operate our world-class spaces.
• As a member of the Real Estate Development Procurement team, you will contribute to the effective and efficient execution of procurement across the project lifecycle. Depending on the role, you may support or lead purchasing and managing the end-to-end procurement of goods and services or develop and execute procurement strategies across defined categories.
• You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to understand business requirements, assess procurement needs, source best-fit partners, negotiate value-based agreements, execute purchases, manage orders, and continuously improve the performance of our vendor portfolio. Through this work, you will help ensure Real Estate Development receives the right goods and services, from the right partners, at the right quality, price, quantity, and on time.
• We are currently hiring for roles with a focus in the following areas and more:
• Purchaser
• Senior Manager/Manager, Procurement
• Senior Manager/Manager, Category Management

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Real Estate Development Procurement Team, you will:
• Partner with the business to understand and assess procurement requirements, ensuring the right goods and services are procured in alignment with business and project needs.
• Develop, support, or execute procurement strategies for assigned projects or categories, considering requirements, timelines, volumes, geography, market conditions, risks, and value opportunities.
• Research the market and assess vendor capabilities, pricing, quality, availability, and fit to identify and source world-class partners.
• Lead or support vendor evaluations and selection processes to build a high-performing and competitive vendor portfolio.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies that leverage business requirements, benchmarks, purchasing volumes, and Aritzia’s industry position to deliver the best value without compromising quality.
• Ensure goods and services are purchased through purchase orders in alignment with corporate standards, required approvals, agreed commercial terms, and project timelines.
• Manage orders from purchase through delivery, ensuring goods and services meet contractual requirements for scope, quality, cost, quantity, timing, and delivery method.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, discrepancies, and performance issues to protect project timelines, budgets, quality, and business outcomes.
• At people-leader level, provide leadership and direction while enabling strong cross-functional collaboration and the development of high-performing teams

Requirements

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in procurement, purchasing, category management, supply chain, real estate development, or a related field.
• A degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.

Skills

Required

• Collaboration
• Commitment to learning
• Commitment to quality
• Leadership (for people-leader roles)
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Category management
• Supply chain
• Real estate development

Benefits

• Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:
• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.