On - Lead – Purchasing Manager - New York

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In short

As the Lead – Purchasing Manager, you will own Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement across On’s regional real estate projects, working across cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, high-quality, and cost-effective spaces. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Development, you’ll lead complex, end-to-end purchasing processes, challenge existing workflows, and implement scalable, innovative solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complexity, and can build strong vendor and internal partnerships that support On’s rapid growth.

Your mission

– Lead end-to-end Owner Furnished Items (OFI) procurement for regional real estate projects, ensuring alignment with On’s brand, timelines, and operational standards

– Cultivate and manage a robust vendor network, and negotiate and execute contracts with legal and internal procurement, ensuring seamless OFI supply across regional projects

– Strategically manage international OFI procurement, expertly navigating tariffs, logistics, import compliance, and raw material costing to optimize project delivery and costs

– Act as a key cross-functional partner, collaborating with design, construction, project management, and procurement teams to proactively anticipate challenges and balance competing priorities

– Champion process improvements and implement innovative tools for procurement efficiency, transparency, and scalability, driving effective project documentation, budgeting, and forecasting

– Ensure all OFI selections align with On’s sustainability values, design intent, and functional requirements for diverse retail and office environments

– Contribute to On’s broader procurement strategy by sharing market insights and best practices, including supporting Distributor Partner (DMS/FMS) expansion through approved vendor network development

Your story

– 6+ years of experience in OFI management, procurement, or purchasing, focused in design-led environments within retail, hotel, or restaurant spaces

– Strong track record leading procurement processes across international supply chains and coordinating multiple stakeholders, able to discern and ensure compliance

– Demonstrated understanding of tariffs, logistics, and international import requirements

– Experience with raw material costing and an understanding of commodity market dynamics

– Experience supporting distributor partner (DMS/FMS) initiatives, particularly in setting up approved vendors for their use is preferred

– Proven experience in the creation and management of vendor networks, contracts, and negotiations with a focus on balancing cost, quality, and timelines

Meet the team

At On, Real Estate Development is about more than securing spaces, it’s about building the future of our brand. As part of the Operations team, we design, develop, and deliver global facilities for retail stores, partner locations, offices, and more. We see real estate as a strategic growth driver, blending brand storytelling with operational excellence. We don’t follow traditional real estate practices; we build, grow, and empower teams to shape what’s next. Our team is expanding rapidly, come help us create On’s footprint across the Americas and beyond.