Procurement Clerk

Canadian Bearings; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

As a dynamic team member at Canadian Bearings, you will fill the role of Purchasing Clerk, responsible for managing orders for customer needs and stock requirements. With a focus on detail, organization, and communication, you'll collaborate with the team to ensure successful procurement operations while enjoying benefits like personal development opportunities and recognition programs.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Paid time off on your birthday

Personal Development Subsidy

Employee Recognition Program

Continued Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some post-secondary education an asset.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing reports to identify required stock or customer orders.
• Create and issue purchase orders to vendors.
• Track and follow up on outstanding purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Some post-secondary education

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Working at CB (Canadian Bearings) means being part of a dynamic team, committed to collaborating with one another in the delivery of reliable solutions to our customers. Our culture is one of accountability, authenticity, and continuous development.

It is our vision to be a trusted supplier of industrial operations worldwide, and we are looking for skillful, enthusiastic, and customer-focused people to help us realize this vision together.

We are seeking a dedicated and engaging individual who is ready and willing to challenge themselves by utilizing their unique collection of knowledge, skills and experience in new ways in the following capacity :

ROLE PURPOSE

We flawlessly deliver products and services that enable greater safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability to industrial operations worldwide. We care, collectively and individually for each other, our customers, the environment, and our company’s performance.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Clerk is responsible for ordering products to fulfill customer orders and stock requirements. This includes issuing purchase orders, following up with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of pricing. This role supports efficient procurement operations and contributes to CB’s ability to meet customer needs reliably and on time.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

• Review of the purchasing report to identify required stock or customer orders
• Determine if purchase orders can be placed based on inventory and demand
• Create and issue purchase orders to vendors
• Confirm purchase order receipt with suppliers
• Update delivery timelines and pricing based on supplier confirmations
• Track and follow up on outstanding purchase orders past expected delivery dates
• Collaborate with other team members to resolve procurement issues as they arise

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR TEAM :

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High school diploma required, some post-secondary education an asset
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus, but not mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills to ensure accurate documentation and vendor follow-up
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on outstanding issues

QUALITIES OF A GREAT FIT :

• Shows attentiveness by accurately understanding and responding to others' perspectives.
• Committed to achieving goals and consistently striving for high standards of success.
• Works effectively with colleagues, actively contributing to team success and fostering a positive work environment.
• Able to tailors communication style to the audience, ensuring messages are clear and resonate with different stakeholders.
• Earns trust through consistent, reliable actions, demonstrating honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Proactively fosters meaningful connections both inside and outside the organization to drive collaboration.
• Takes initiative and promotes mutual respect, ensuring open communication and accountability.
• Identifies solutions quickly and creatively when faced with challenges or limited resources.
• Handles setbacks, rejection, or confrontation with tact, maintaining a positive outlook and professionalism under pressure.
• Takes ownership of tasks, setting personal goals and maintaining discipline in daily work.
• Actively seeks opportunities for growth and stays open to new ideas and methods

BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF THE CB TEAM :

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid time off on your birthday
• Personal Development Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Program
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities (access to LinkedIn Learning, product training, third-party personal and professional skills training opportunities)
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals
• Opportunities for growth and development

Our careers allow you to utilize your skills, experience and knowledge, at the same time offering you a position that you will find both challenging and rewarding as you begin to feel the real potential of your career goals.

Canadian Bearings is an equal opportunity employer.

Canadian Bearings will provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you are contacted for consideration and require specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please indicate the accommodation required.

We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying to the Canadian Bearings team. Please note that we are only reviewing applications submitted through our job postings on LinkedIn. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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