David Aarons

David Aarons is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with a robust background in managing diverse spend portfolios across various sectors. Currently serving as the Manager of Purchasing for the City of Richmond since June 2018, David previously held the position of Category Manager - Professional Services at the City of Vancouver, where responsibilities included overseeing procurement compliance and developing multi-year category plans. Other notable roles include Supply Chain Manager at On Side Restoration, where David managed a $100 million spend portfolio, Procurement Manager at Aviva Canada, and Procurement Manager at QLT Inc. David's career began as a Purchasing Category Manager at SmithKline Beecham, where substantial spend was managed across multiple sites. David holds a 1st degree in Business Studies (Hons) from the University of West London.