City : Waterloo

Category : Hourly Temporary/Contract

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist for a temporary position in Waterloo, ON. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite, offering an hourly wage of $23 to $25, based on experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full procurement cycle — from sourcing suppliers and negotiating terms to evaluating performance and ensuring procurement strategies align with business objectives. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality purchasing outcomes.

• Pay rate: $23-$25/hour based on experience.

• Location: Waterloo, ON | Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

• Shifts: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Here’s why you should apply:

• Hires fast, pays weekly.

• 4% vacation pay paid out on each weekly pay cheque.

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified.

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify prospective suppliers

• Liaise with internal project teams and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business and quality criteria

• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or concerns

• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased goods and address shortcomings

• Analyze industry and demand trends to support senior management with sourcing strategies

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and practices

Requirements:

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role

• Strong knowledge of purchasing strategies and procurement processes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/business systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred

Apply now to this Procurement Specialist job in Waterloo, ON for immediate employment consideration. Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

To find out more about Adecco Perks and what we can do for you please visit the link here: https://www.adecco.com/en-ca/job-seekers/benefits

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