Vice President, Real Estate, Facilities & Procurement

Full Time Edmonton, AB, CA

Overview

AutoCanada is a leading North American multi-location automobile dealership group and collision center operator. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President, Real Estate, Facilities & Procurement owns the strategic oversight, management, and optimization of all real property and related facilities owned, leased, and operated by AutoCanada. This role leads the development and execution of strategies for property portfolio management, construction and renovation, compliance, and cost optimization, and it is also responsible for setting and executing the procurement strategy aligned with the business, financial and risk objectives.

Responsibilities

• Govern the enterprise real estate portfolio and asset valuation strategy for all existing and acquired real property owned and/or operated by the Company.
• Maintain accurate reporting of all real property (leased and owned), brand imaging requirements, and appraised values.
• Lead or support diligence for acquisitions, divestures, financing, and refinancing of properties, with a targeted focus on rapid facility integration for newly acquired Canadian collision centers.
• Negotiate and oversee supply contracts for services and materials for maintenance, renovation, and new construction projects.
• Manage all aspects of construction, including design, compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support operating and capex budgets as set by senior leadership and/or the Board of Directors.
• Establish and track procurement savings targets (cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value creation) tied to facilities, construction, and indirect spend categories to support EBITDA expansion.
• Determine competitive cap rates for leased and owned properties in each jurisdiction.
• Develop and execute an enterprise procurement strategy for all corporate, facilities, real estate services, and construction-related spend which aligns to operational, financial, and risk objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFP/RFQ), negotiate commercial terms, and ensure measurable value delivery (savings, service levels, warranties, and performance commitments).
• Implement vendor governance including onboarding, performance management, QBRs, issue escalation, and offboarding to ensure service quality and continuity.
• Promote procurement compliance through purchasing policies, delegation of authority, competitive bidding thresholds, and buying channels to reduce inefficient spend.
• Partner with FP&A and Finance to strengthen spend analytics, budgeting discipline, accrual accuracy, and supplier payment terms (including early payment/discount programs where beneficial).
• Recruit, guide, and develop the facilities and procurement teams, building an agile, high-performing shared services group that seamlessly supports regional field leadership.
• Foster a culture of performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and cost-consciousness across the newly consolidated procurement and facilities teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives and standardize facility and procurement operations by defining requirements, service levels, and specifications that enable effective sourcing and vendor performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in real estate and facilities management, with a large multi-location enterprise.
• Proven ability to develop and execute national-scale strategies.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational change and process standardization.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and P&L management.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel as required to AutoCanada business locations, project sites, and Store Support Center.

Perks

• Competitive Compensation and Executive Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

Equal Opportunity Employer

We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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