Strategic Sourcing Manager

At RONA, our 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 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 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. The Strategic Sourcing team plays a central role in shaping purchasing strategies that are aligned with the company’s priorities and cost optimization for indirect spend. In the midst of a transformation, we are seeking a passionate, dynamic, collaborative, and results‑oriented strategic sourcing professional to actively contribute to our vision, support our internal stakeholders, and strengthen partnerships with our suppliers. This position will be reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing. Your Role : Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business priorities (quality, cost, lead times, compliance, ethics). Serve as a strategic business partner to business units and engage early in intake and annual planning cycle to understand needs, consolidate demand and build a category roadmad. Analyze spend, demand, and market conditions to help with the sourcing decisions and maximize enterprise value. Lead or support competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), design simple and fair evaluation models, and provide recommendations for stakeholders. Lead strategic negotiations to optimize commercial and contractual terms and secure robust agreements. Make timely and well-informed sourcing decisions, maintaining a proactive rather than reactive posture. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and the company’s strategic suppliers. Contribute to the implementation of supplier management routines, track commitments, and address issues during the contract. Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Finance, IT, Operations) to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment. Contribute to change management, evolution of policies, guides and templates, and deliver targeted training to embed best practices across the organization. Reinforce sourcing governance to accelerate outcomes, reduce risk and increase enterprise value. Lead selected improvement initiatives on the three-year roadmap to simplify processes, reduce cycle times, and maximize value realization. The qualificaions we're looking for : Hold a university degree in business administration, supply chain management, law or another relevant field; Have seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management Demonstrated expertise in developing procurement strategies, conducting strategic negotiations, and managing competitive tendering processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ). Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working in a transforming environment with evolving ways of working. Strong organizational skills, a commitment to quality, and solid decision‑making abilities. Team player with collaborative leadership and the ability to influence. Experience in retail and distribution (an asset). Fluency in French and English, spoken and written. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and an ERP ( Oracle, an asset). By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as: 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 Electric car charging stations A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations) Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc. 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! If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. 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.