Are you looking for a role where you can leverage your procurement expertise to deliver value and support critical projects and operations? Can you see yourself sourcing specialized products and services, building strong supplier relationships, and serving as a trusted expert within your purchasing portfolio? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you. Apply today, as our Chalk River location is seeking a Purchasing Agent to procure products and services in a timely, cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
What will you be doing!
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Maintaining working relationships with contacts across related departments (Internal & External).
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Providing expert advice, status and recommendations on procurement-related matters; Answering and making inquiries, clarification of requests, and resolution of problems with projects, client groups and end users.
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Pricing, negotiating, delivering, expediting, problem resolution, and assisting with payment issues with suppliers.
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Tracking and expediting shipments, clarifications with internal and external shipping/receiving.
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Tracking and expediting supplier payments.
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Requesting new vendors and updating existing vendors in Oracle.
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Acting as single point of contact for specific project and client groups; providing procurement support and expertise and coaching.
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Providing dedicated Procurement Services for domestic & International Commercial Projects as required.
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Ensuring continuous, cost-efficient supply of essential services and materials; ensuring projects and clients meet targets and achieve goals.
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Timely processing of orders and delivery of goods and services.
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Negotiating Price and Delivery requirements for Products and/or Services to ensure CNL receives good value.
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Negotiating to resolve contractual and supplier issues to ensure CNL receives uninterrupted service.
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Resolving legal issues (eg., resolving Terms & Conditions exceptions).
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Expediting the procurement process and ensuring timely delivery and payment to suppliers.
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Supporting CNL’s Approved Vendor Database by continually monitoring Vendor qualifications and obtaining updated certificates and quality program information.
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Maintaining clear, concise documentation on all stages of the procurement.
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Resolving moderately complex/ moderately diverse professional business service issues within own area.
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Exchanging/ recording/ reporting information/ data to clarify/ interpreting client issues.
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Having input on resolution of client issues; recommending solutions.
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Escalating complex/ more diverse issues outside of own area.
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Being the first level of issue resolution for escalated items.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
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What we are looking for:
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Education
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Bachelor’s Degree or three (3) year College Diploma in an area such as Business Administration, Commerce or Supply Chain Management.
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Enrolment in and participation in the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) Certification Program, or a similar program, is considered an asset.
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Experience
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4-7 years pertinent experience or equal education and experience.
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Experience and judgment to assess, recommend and initiate changes in process and procedures required.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of ethical purchasing and business practices through knowledge of applicable materials, products/services, sources of supply and market trends.
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Knowledge in procurement QA practice as it is applied within the Nuclear Industry.
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Working knowledge of code and jurisdictional requirements for goods/services for CNL and in Support of CNL Commercial Projects/Contracts both Domestic and International.
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Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in relationship management, conflict resolution and negotiation.
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Ability to take initiative to promote continuous process improvement within RTO Procurement and the Customer/client base.
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Skilled in the use and knowledge of Oracle Purchasing and iProcurement modules (or similar ERP modules).
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Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships with internal clients and suppliers.
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Strong computer skills, with advanced capability in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
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Willingness to put in extra hours as required.
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Ability to maintain clear, concise documentation on all stages of the procurement.
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Ability to work independently, establish priorities in order to meet conflicting deadlines, and resolve conflicts promptly.
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Security Clearance Eligibility Required
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Reliability Status which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
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Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the USW4096 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW4096 Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
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Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
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Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
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Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
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A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
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Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
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Restoring and protecting the environment
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Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Hybrid
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife right at your doorstep. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
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Respect
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Safety
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Integrity
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Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
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