Specialist, Global Sourcing

RONA; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare centre available

Employee discounts on store merchandis

Electric vehicle charging stations

Fitness centre and showers

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Job summary

RONA is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing with a strong background in international purchasing and cost analysis. You will track products from selection to store arrival, clarify specifications, manage changes, and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery.

You will analyze price changes related to import costs, develop data-driven reports in Excel, and provide recommendations to optimize overall product costs while coordinating with global procurement offices

Qualifications

• Diploma of College Studies or university degree in business administration, with specialization in logistical supply chain, marketing, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics management or merchandising duties at a major retailer.
• Knowledge of merchandising and/or logistics processes in a retail environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in creating and implementing product mix analysis as part of product line reviews or special projects.
• Prepare communications about schedules and specifications, coordinate shipping/receiving of samples, and resolve issues.
• Manage the sample development process with all stakeholders.
• Act as primary contact with global procurement offices and import suppliers to clarify issues and meet deadlines.
• Communicate project status and follow up with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate documentation and verify information reflects negotiations with suppliers.
• Analyze price changes due to import-related costs and advise merchandising on cost optimization.
• Develop reports and data analyses (Excel) to organize information and costs.
• Provide recommendations to suppliers to optimize overall product costs.
• Ensure correct product classification by coordinating with the customs broker.
• Serve as escalation point with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Logistics management

Merchandising

Excel advanced

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business Administration degree

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Global Sourcing, the incumbent will manage the international purchasing process. The person selected will track products throughout the procurement process (from selection to arrival in store), clarify the specifications, manage changes, and inspect samples. They will need to interact with the company’s other departments, communicate with suppliers, and serve as the primary contact for RONA’s foreign offices and the Canadian merchandising teams.

Your role :

• Be involved in creating and implementing the product mix analysis as part of product line review or other special projects
• Prepare communications pertaining to schedules and product specifications, and coordinate the shipping and receiving of samples, as well as ensure that problems get resolved
• Manage the sample development process in cooperation with all stakeholders
• Act as primary contact with the global procurement offices and import suppliers in order to clarify issues, resolve problems and ensure that tasks are completed within the project’s established deadlines through appropriate documentation and communication
• Communicate project status and do follow-ups with all internal and external stakeholders, in order to ensure that projects are delivered according to the established deadlines
• Contact suppliers to obtain the necessary documentation and confirm that the information reflects the negotiations
• Analyze and manage changes in the prices of items when there are fluctuations in import-related costs (e.g., change in the price of containers, exchange rates, suppliers’ prices, etc.), and make recommendations to the merchandising team
• Develop reports and extract data (mainly with Excel and Access);
• Develop data analysis files (Excel) for organizing information and enabling analysis of the costs of the negotiations and cost rendered
• Provide recommendations to suppliers for optimizing overall product costs
• Ensure that all products are correctly classified by communicating with the customs broker (calculation of costs rendered)
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, logistics, quality, finance, after-sales service, etc.) with suppliers for all matters requiring escalation

The qualifications we are looking for :

• Diploma of College Studies or university degree in business administration, with specialization in logistical supply chain, marketing, or any other equivalent field
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in logistics management, merchandising at a major retailer in supply chain or merchandising duties
• Knowledge of merchandising and/or logistics processes in a retail environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Initiative and excellent time management and organizing skills

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.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• 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.