Advisor, Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid - Boucherville)

Strategic Sourcing Consultant

Hybrid workplace policy: associates must have reliable transportation to Boucherville office and work 3 days in office, 2 days remote. French proficiency (spoken and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage low to moderate complexity sourcing initiatives and support Strategic Sourcing Managers during selected phases of complex and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the execution of procurement strategies aligned with business priorities (quality, cost, lead times, compliance, ethics).
• Serve as a business partner to business units, engaging early to understand needs and propose appropriate sourcing approaches.
• Analyze spend, demand, and market conditions to support decision‑making and maximize value for the organization.
• Lead or support competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), design simple and fair evaluation models, and provide recommendations for stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations to optimize commercial and contractual terms, support contracting activities and ensure follow‑up and resolution of contractual issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Finance, IT, Operations) to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment.
• Contribute to change management initiatives, evolution of policies, guides and templates, and participate in the delivery of targeted training to facilitate adoption of best practices.
• Contribute to strengthening sourcing governance and selected continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate outcomes, reduce risk and increase value.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in business administration, supply chain management, law or another relevant field.
• Four to seven years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Demonstrated expertise in spend analysis, sourcing strategy development, managing competitive tendering processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a transforming environment with evolving ways of working.
• Demonstrated autonomy, rigor, strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality.
• Team player with collaborative leadership and the ability to influence.
• Experience in retail and distribution is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Benefits

• Childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children.
• Cafeteria with a diverse menu, healthy options, FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations.
• Electric car charging stations.
• Fitness centre, sports activities and showers.
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise at all RONA locations.
• 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.

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.