Technician, Procurement

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Please note that:

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.

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

The Purchasing Technician collaborates with the Purchasing Analyst to ensure efficient procurement operations. He.she provides essential support in purchase order processing, supplier communication, and order tracking. He.she assists in supplier evaluation and maintaining purchasing records, documentation, and generation of procurement reports for the management team. Also he.she is responsible to manage and update the various catalogues.

Your role

• Purchase Order Processing
  • Receive and review requisitions for goods or services, and accurately create purchase orders in the procurement system based on approved requests. Ensure that all necessary information, such as item details, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates, is correctly entered in the purchase orders.
• Order Tracking and Follow-up
  • Monitor the status of purchase orders and proactively track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods or services. Collaborate with suppliers to address any issues related to order confirmations, shipment updates, and any potential delays.
• Support to Purchasing Analyst
  • Provide essential support to the Purchasing Analyst in various tasks related to procurement operations, procurement transaction-related issues, data analysis, and supplier relationship management. Collaborate with the Analyst to achieve shared procurement goals and objectives.
• Supplier Communication
  • Communicating with suppliers regarding order confirmations, shipment updates, and addressing routine inquiries.
• Document Management
  • Organize and maintain comprehensive purchasing records, including purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and other relevant documents. Ensure that all records are properly filed and readily accessible for auditing or reporting purposes.
• Sourcing Support & Supporting Vendor Evaluation
  • Assisting in sourcing activities, gathering supplier information, and conducting initial supplier evaluations. Assisting the purchasing analyst in evaluating supplier performance and conducting supplier performance reviews.
• Data Entry and Reporting
  • Accurately input purchasing data into the procurement system and other relevant databases. Assist in generating standard reports to track procurement performance metrics, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Inventory Support
  • Collaborating with inventory teams to track stock levels and coordinating with suppliers for timely replenishment.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence
  • Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

The qualifications we are looking for

• College Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (1-3 years) in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain analysis.
• Familiarity with procurement processes
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems and procurement software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in purchase order processing and data entry.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Organizational abilities to manage purchasing records and documentation efficiently.

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.