Strategic Sourcing Manager

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At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing Goods and Corporate Services, the negotiator's mandate is to review and improve the management framework and procurement processes, to keep them up to date, to promote them and to ensure compliance with them for the Corporate Goods and Services Purchasing sector. It must monitor suppliers and goods and services to ensure that the most efficient suppliers are used during a selection or renewal. It must supervise all negotiation initiatives by proposing, as the case may be, the most appropriate acquisition method. He must direct and supervise any call for tenders or information. It is responsible for producing, obtaining approval and implementing the recommendation. He is responsible for renewing contracts and ensuring accountability with suppliers. He advises and works closely with the various levels of the organization in the identification of opportunities and evaluation leading to cost optimization while taking into account various constraints and operational requirements.

Your role

• Leads and executes projects of high complexity that could include strategic corporate initiatives;
• Co-authorizes with internal clients almost exclusively new SOWs that often require new and innovative thinking;
• Leads client relations generally at the Director and Vice President level;
• Leads large cross-functional working groups to achieve business objectives;
• Lead the improvement of processes and work components of different departments
• Drafts and updates corporate procurement policies and operational procedures of the department;
• Set up and maintain the various contract analysis templates as well as the standard clauses to be used;
• Maintain and communicate a formal tendering and information process and associated templates;
• Ensure compliance with supplier agreements by obtaining utilization reports from contract owners to analyze variances and make recommendations;
• Supervises and trains peers in the preparation of negotiations and their execution;
• Participates in the budget planning of sectors with contracts under management with the department;
• Build, develop and consolidate business relationships with our internal customers and suppliers;
• Manage the calendar of supplier meetings, attend these meetings and follow up with the various stakeholders on outstanding items;
• Manages, trains and directs the resource under his/her responsibility.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Hold a university degree in business administration;
• Have ten (10) years of experience in negotiation, including at least five (5) in the drafting and management of major tenders;
• Excellent communication and writing skills (minutes, emails, standards and procedures);
• Experience in retail and distribution (asset);
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to adapt easily to change;
• Has a sense of organization, service and concern for quality;
• Has decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility;
• Possess team spirit and leadership;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.