Buyer Lead | Hybrid Work & Leadership Growth

BWXT; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Hybrid schedule

Referral bonuses

Education refund

Professional development

Gym discounts & wellness programs

Diversity & inclusion

Team building

Job summary

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Buyer Lead to manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and competitive costs.

You will work with engineering, quality, and operations to protect BWXT’s interests while leading a team of Buyers and overseeing third‑party manufacturing and service providers. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and requires 10+ years in procurement, with deep experience in nuclear manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in business, supply chain, manufacturing management or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in procurement and supply chain, including 7+ years managing 3rd-party contract manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of complex and nuclear manufacturing environments, components, and testing processes.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding high-performing teams.
• Advanced negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve contract manufacturing performance to drive quality, innovation, and cost savings.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage priorities and drive outcomes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain planning, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Skilled in risk management, including supplier risk mitigation and alternate sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Balance workloads to meet operational needs and project timelines.
• Resolve complex procurement and supplier issues; escalate when needed.
• Oversee performance management, including goal setting and development planning.
• Manage strategic suppliers and support negotiations for key supply agreements.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk‑mitigation across the supply chain.
• Support contract development and ensure compliance with policies.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, quality, and project teams.
• Lead team communications and progress updates.
• Oversee order fulfillment commitments and supplier scorecards.
• Identify alternate sourcing strategies to de-risk supply and improve lead times.
• Support recruitment and training to build capabile procurement team.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance supply chain effectiveness.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Project management

ERP systems

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier performance

Team development

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Management

Tools

ERP software

Supply chain planning software

Forecasting tools

Job description

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Buyer Lead to manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and competitive costs.

You will work with engineering, quality, and operations to protect BWXT’s interests while leading a team of Buyers and overseeing third‑party manufacturing and service providers. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and requires 10+ years in procurement, with deep experience in nuclear manufacturing