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Reigning Champ - Director, Raw Materials


Company : Aritzia


Location : Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional Distr


Created : 2025-12-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

THE TEAM The mission of the Fabric Department is to manufacture a world-class portfolio of fabrics that deliver on our Everyday Luxury promise. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing and our Fabric team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for identifying, sourcing, and delivering a world-class portfolio of fabrics which fulfill the creative vision and are executed ontime at a competitive price. You will play a pivotal role in championing Reigning Champ's fabric strategy while empowering your team to execute through crossfunctional collaboration across Reigning Champ's Product Division and strategic negotiations with our Raw Material (RM) Suppliers. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your highpotential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia - while enjoying one yourself. THE ROLE Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the daytoday function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience. To establish the approach for sourcing and manufacturing fabric at Reigning Champ To understand our assortment and business to build a fabric production plan that accelerates Reigning Champ's growth To find the best Everyday Luxury fabrics within our existing mill base To secure the best possible quality fabric against defined standards To negotiate the best possible fabric lead times without compromising quality To negotiate the best possible fabric margins without compromising leadtime and quality To ensure worldclass execution, delivering high quality, timely, and costeffective fabrics THE QUALIFICATIONS Proven and bestinclass skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in yarn and fabric composition, materials techniques and suitability, fabric quality assessment and development, and fabric cost and leadtime benchmarking and analysis A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles The skills to collaborate strategically with crossfunctional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate THE COMPENSATION The typical hiring range for this position is $140,000-$170,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as jobrelated knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications. Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our payforperformance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all. THE PERKS Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now. A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our inhouse bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining. The SET - Our inoffice fitness studio and gym with stateoftheart equipment, customcreated 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 drycleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, selfcare promos and onsite medical care. Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr