Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Kelly Services is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator on behalf of our client in Waterloo, ON. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in purchasing and logistics who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is eager to drive efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle, including requisitions, RFQs, and purchase orders
• Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays
• Identify alternate suppliers and negotiate pricing to support cost savings
• Oversee incoming goods inspection and coordinate inventory intake
• Support and perform regular cycle counts
• Maintain accurate inventory and item data within NetSuite
• Initiate purchasing activities based on sales and work order requirements
• Coordinate cross-border shipments between Canada and the U.S.
• Work with freight carriers and customs brokers to ensure smooth deliveries
• Prepare shipping documentation (e.g., commercial invoices) for customs clearance

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain
• Strong knowledge of cross-border shipping, customs processes, and freight coordination
• Experience with NetSuite is a strong asset; other ERP systems are also valued
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Additional Information:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, flexible start time available
• Hybrid work model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

Perks:

• Salary: $70,000 per year
• Health and dental benefits provided
• Join a company where you can take ownership of your role and truly "make it your own"

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.