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—apply today!

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What will you be doing! 

• 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.
   

What we are looking for:

• Education 
  • 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.
  • Enrolment and participation in the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) Certification Program or similar type program is considered and asset. 
• Experience 
  • 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.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • 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.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • 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 Conditions: 

• 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 4096-404 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 4096-404 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.

   

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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: 

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period 
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing 
• 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? 

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow 
• Restoring and protecting the environment 
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

 

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL! 

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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: 

• Respect
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Safety 
• Integrity
• 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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