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

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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

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

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About 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.

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We’re constantly experimenting with new ways to deliver (literally), challenging operational norms to see how we can do it better. Who wants to be normal, anyway?

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First: make it work. Then: make it beautiful. We’re huge believers in the process of trial and error and we never over-engineer. If we fail, we fail fast and make quick decisions to move ahead.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $100,000-$124,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.

At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.