Procurement Engineer

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Pension plan

Career development

Educational reimbursements

Employee referral bonus

Discount programs

Job summary

Kinectrics is seeking a Procurement Engineer in Toronto to perform procurement analysis for qualified nuclear components and coordinate vendor management and inventory planning. The role reports to NES and collaborates with project teams to ensure timely delivery in a highly regulated environment.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 1–3 years in procurement engineering, with knowledge of nuclear quality standards (N299/N285) and internal procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement engineering, with nuclear industry exposure.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality standards and procurement requirements (e.g., N299, N285).

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement engineering analysis for qualified nuclear components and support long-range procurement planning (18–36 months).
• Coordinate vendor management activities—RFQs, requisitions, progress reporting, expediting, schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to resolve issues, monitor risks, and deliver procurement/inventory solutions.

Skills

Procurement engineering

Vendor management

Nuclear industry

Regulatory standards

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Kinectrics procurement systems

ERP systems

Job description

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That's why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren't looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Nuclear Equipment Solutions (NES)

Reports to: Director, Manufacturing & Logistics

Number Required: 3

Starting Salary Range: $101,268 - $122,000. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver's seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform procurement engineering analysis for qualified nuclear components, including commercial off-the-shelf and manufactured components. Support inventory analysis, forecasting, and procurement planning 18 to 36 months in advance to meet customer needs.
• Coordinate vendor management activities during procurement, including requests for quotation, purchase requisitions, progress reporting, expediting, and delivery-date management. Provide direction to and check the work of assigned technical staff, and delegate project tasks as required.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and internal and external customers to resolve technical issues, monitor procurement risks, support spend forecasts and accruals, and deliver effective procurement and inventory management solutions.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• One to three years of experience in procurement engineering, with experience in the nuclear industry or a similar highly regulated sector.
• Knowledge and practical experience applying applicable nuclear quality standards and procurement requirements, including N299 and N285, as applicable. Experience coordinating inventory and parts management across multiple projects and managing vendors to maintain delivery commitments.
• Knowledge of Kinectrics procurement systems, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn internal procurement tools and workflows.
• Ability to provide direction to assigned technical staff, check work related to technical issues, scope, cost, timeliness and customer satisfaction, and support task delegation on shared projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify innovative procurement and inventory management solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and internal and external customers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to schedule adherence and quality assurance. OPG and Bruce Power security clearance is an asset. Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear site security clearance is required.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Kinectrics may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening of applications. All applications are also reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.