Procurement Lead/Senior Buyer

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

Procurement Lead

We are looking for a Procurement Lead for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel and Fuel Handling business is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

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Role Summary:

The Procurement Lead will report to theStrategic Supply Manager. This Senior Level position provides leadership and support for the procurement and delivery of safety and non-safety related systems and equipment used for the remote control of fuel handling systems, specialized tooling and process plant systems in the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance/leadership to team regarding typical procurement activities including
• Vendor selection
• Support resolution of technical exceptions presented during supplier quote phase
• Identification and development of new suppliers
• Actively participate with FM in resource planning, recruitment, interviewing and onboarding.
• Support departmental KPI reporting
• Develop, review and/or approve procurement work instructions and procedures
• Lead team training/best practice initiatives
• Assist with the assignment of work within the team
• Lead supplier specific long term/scheduling agreements
• Review and release high value PO’s by checking bid evaluations
• Support and rollout team goals, track performance of team and deliver mid-year and end of year performance reviews
• Attend weekly leadership meetings with FM and TLs, conduct bi-weekly team meetings, approve teams weekly timecards
• Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements
• Proactive and timely identification of project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership and/or executive team as required
• Purchase assigned commodities and services
• Obtain vendor quotations for materials, equipment, services, etc.
• Review and analyze quotes to ensure clarity and accuracy of technical and commercial items
• Ensure intimate knowledge of suppliers core competencies
• Investigate new manufacturing applications and interface with vendor’s senior management personnel
• Develop strategic product/commodity procurement and develop new vendors, considering all business factors including technical, market, commercial, scheduling and quality
• Provide ongoing purchasing contract administration including revision management, schedule maintenance, warranty claim resolution, quality and commercial discrepancy settlement, etc., as required during the life of contract
• Lead multi-functional teams in complex negotiations
• Provide supplier corrective action resolutions, supplier quality improvement and vendor claim cost recovery
• Develop rapport with engineering, legal, manufacturing and project management personnel in order to maximize supply chain management effectiveness
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Train/mentor other members within the procurement team
• Perform value analysis including participation and organization of cost savings initiatives
• Understand and ensure compliance with applicable external codes, regulations and guidelines as well as internal standards set by BWXT

Qualifications:

• University or college degree in engineering or technology, or minimum 5 years related technical experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Procurement leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the nuclear field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering design and/or technical position (preferred).
• Well-developed knowledge/understanding, and experience purchasing to nuclear standards and codes (ASME NCA 3800 and 4000, NQA-1, CSA N285, N286 -12, N286.7, Z/N299, ISO 9001, Q396).
• Well-developed knowledge/understanding, and experience reviewing product/process/equipment
  qualifications.
• Well-developed knowledge/understanding, and experience interpreting drawings and technical documents.
• General understanding of manufacturing principals (raw material specifications, machining, welding, NDT, dimensional inspection).
• Supplier relationship development, negotiation skills, excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to effectively lead teams
• Project Management experience (preferred)
• Significant product knowledge and understanding of BWXT NEC’s Business Processes (preferred)
• Significant capability with regard to risk management and quality tools

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $92,000 and $142,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.