Nuclear Buyer

Black & McDonald Limited; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Ontario is seeking a Nuclear Buyer for their Power Generation team. This role involves managing procurement processes for nuclear-class systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in procurement within the nuclear industry, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Optional hybrid work model

Company paid health and dental benefits

Opportunity for ongoing professional development

Scholarship Program for employee dependents

Qualifications

• 10 years of procurement experience within nuclear power plant industry or related construction/industrial projects.
• Experience with procurement on projects of medium to high risk and complexity (between $1-10m).
• Quality Assurance experience in supplier approvals, auditing etc. is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchase contracts for cost, delivery and other terms.
• Ensure procurement compliance with CSA standards.
• Monitor/track all purchases from BOM acceptance to Receipt Inspection.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Computer Literacy in MS Word, Outlook, Excel

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business

SCMP designation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

AS7/Passport

JD Edwards

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Nuclear Buyer is located in Bowmanville or Pickering and typically reports directly to the Procurement Director. The Nuclear Buyer will be responsible for all activities within the procurement life cycle of an item procured for a nuclear class system or structure from RFQ to PO closeout, providing technical and administrative support to the company with emphasis on sourcing, negotiating price and quality requirements, assisting in estimating, providing field staff support and issuing purchase orders in a timely fashion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate purchase contracts for cost, delivery and other commercial/quality terms and conditions as required
• Ensure procurement activities comply with CSA N286, CSA N285 or CSA N299 standards as required
• Interpret BOMs and Technical Specifications for procurement requirements
• Determine item technical and quality procurement requirements
• Ensure procurement activities are in line with project schedules
• Ensure all required quality documentation is received from the supplier
• Track and coordinate material changes with Designers/Engineering as required
• Source and secure quotes for items and services from qualified suppliers for purchase or estimating purposes.
• Place orders with suppliers in such a manner as to provide the best‑delivered cost for quality as established for each project, generating a contract to facilitate billing.
• Develop procurement plans
• Monitor/track all purchases from BOM acceptance to Receipt Inspection
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, items or services as required.
• Ensure all procurement related documentation is completed and approved prior to processing and documents are accurately filed once activities are complete.
• Review committed costs as needed.
• Participate in the B&M Corrective Action Program as it pertains to procurement and purchasing issues.
• Participate in the development of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review discount structures with key vendors.
• Review and process returns, claims and other supplier issues.
• Liaison with Quality, Accounting, Project Management and Site Management as required.
• Complete procurement activities in accordance with documented procedures, while ensuring only approved suppliers and subcontractors are used for materials requiring QA input.
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships.
• Reconcile/approve invoices as they apply to purchased items.
• Generate, analyze, maintain and upload procurement reports as required.
• Nuclear Buyer will also be involved in the procurement of commercial purchases and subcontracts as required.
• Any other assignments or projects as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business (or related discipline) or related experience
• SCMP designation would be an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years of procurement experience within nuclear power plant industry or related construction/industrial projects, preferably in an EPC environment
• Experience with procurement on projects of medium to high risk and complexity (between $1-10m, exceptions may apply).
• Quality Assurance experience in supplier approvals, auditing etc. would be a strong asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of CSA N286, CSA N285 and CSA N299 required.
• Computer Literacy; MS Word, Outlook, Excel and AS7/Passport are required
• Computer Literacy; JD Edwards experience is an asset
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills
• A Security Check will be provided by the client (OPG)

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

• Optional hybrid work model
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives.
• Team building events
• Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development
• Rewards and recognition
• Scholarship Program for employee dependents

APPLICATION PROCESS

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.