Your Role Lead the Building Material procurement strategy, including vendor selection and creation, contract negotiation, purchase cost and volume rebates. Manage Building Material procurement according to the financial goals and objectives set by senior management Monitor each product group on a regular basis to ensure sales and profit opportunities are maximized Deliver annual sales and margin budgets by department which is the cumulative budget of all business units Lead procurement governance activities, including supporting RFI/RFP development, coordinating cross-functional evaluation of vendor proposals, and ensuring a fact based and strategic vendor selection process. Review and assess vendor contracts, commercial terms and cost models, partnering with Legal and Finance to ensure alignment to RONA's financial objectives, risk standards, and negotiation strategy. Direct and manage the annual vendor negotiation program for Building Materials Department, ensuring alignment with senior merchant leadership and business objectives while driving execution and tracking results to deliver cost reductions. Lead the ongoing cost management program, ensuring merchants have timely, accurate insights to challenge cost increases and capitalize on cost reduction opportunities, while managing beyond COGS to identify savings in cost-to-sell and working capital. Implement procurement best practices—including contract lifecycle management, supplier performance tracking, and consistent documentation standards—to reinforce rigor, transparency, and repeatability across the vendor negotiation process. Establish and lead supplier engagement processes, including cadence planning, content development for communications, and managing ad hoc supplier interactions. Drive process improvements and oversee implementation of new methodologies to strengthen the annual and ongoing cost analytics program and enhance operational efficiency. Set team priorities for category selection and negotiation focus, delivering training, guiding category managers, and fostering collaboration to achieve cost optimization goals. Support the BM team by tracking commodity trends and monitoring cost-saving initiatives, providing actionable insights to inform negotiations and category strategies. Develop and standardize supplier communications in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring proper approval processes are followed. Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. 12+ years of progressive experience responsibility in merchandising, negotiation, procurement, cost analytics, or related functions, with proven success in leading large-scale programs and cross-functional teams. Deep knowledge of merchandising strategies, vendor negotiations, and commodity management, with the ability to connect insights to business objectives. Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level. Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions. Exceptional ability to communicate a compelling vision, influence senior stakeholders, and drive alignment across multiple business units. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to developing frameworks and innovative solutions. Passion for leveraging data and advanced analytics to inform decisions and optimize business processes; experience with technology-driven solutions is an asset. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in an agile environment, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes under tight timelines. Resourceful, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and tackling new challenges. Benefits 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! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr