Purchasing Agent

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and help you become a trusted expert in your field? Can you see yourself as a Purchasing Agent, driving smart, cost‑effective decisions while ensuring products and services meet strict codes, standards, and client needs, while balancing quality, risk mitigation, and timeliness through collaboration with stakeholders?

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of products and services (such as off‑site manufacturing and fabrication) in alignment with client requirements, jurisdictional authorities (including applicable codes and standards such as TSSA and ASME, etc), and Company Policies & Procedures, ensuring work is completed in a timely, cost‑effective manner while mitigating risk and liability for CNL. Through this work, a high level of product and service knowledge is developed, positioning the Purchasing Agent as a recognized subject matter expert within their assigned purchase category.

• Negotiating pricing, delivery terms, and contracts for products and services to ensure strong value while minimizing risk and disruption.
• Resolving supplier and contractual issues, including terms and conditions exceptions, to maintain uninterrupted service and streamline procurement processes.
• Preparing quotations, recommending sourcing strategies, and issuing purchase orders to support operational, project, and client requirements.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and client groups, providing procurement expertise, guidance, and coaching.
• Supporting domestic and international commercial projects by delivering dedicated, high‑quality procurement services.
• Maintaining the Approved Vendor Database by monitoring vendor qualifications and updating certifications and quality documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Bachelor's Degree or three (3) year College Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, combined with four (4) to seven (7) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Enrollment and participation in the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) Certification Program or similar type program is considered an asset.

• Applying ethical purchasing and business practices, including knowledge of products, services, supply sources, and market trends.
• Assessing, recommending, and implementing process and procedural improvements.
• Supporting procurement quality assurance practices within regulated environments such as the Nuclear Industry.
• Working with domestic and international commercial projects and contracts, including adherence to codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle Purchasing and iProcurement (or similar) to support procurement activities.

• Strong analytical, business, and negotiation skills to develop sourcing strategies and finalize contracts.
• Knowledge of commercial and contractual formats, including an understanding of business law principles.
• Ability to lead and promote continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word to develop cost summaries, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), 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 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 USW  Collective Agreement and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW  Collective Agreement.

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