Nuclear Procurement Lead

Aecon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Manager of Procurement for US NND projects in Charlotte. You will lead end-to-end procurement, integrate with Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Legal to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective material delivery for nuclear programs.

The role requires strong leadership, supplier qualification, and contract management skills, with focus on long‑lead equipment, regulatory compliance (NQA‑1, ASME), and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in relevant discipline.
• SCMP, CPSM, CPM, CSCP or equivalent certification considered an asset.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the project procurement strategy aligned with the project execution model including modularization, fabrication, field installation, engineered equipment, long-lead materials, and subcontracted services.
• Identify long-lead materials, critical equipment, engineered equipment, fabrication scopes, and key subcontract scopes early in the project lifecycle.
• Define sourcing strategies including competitive bids, strategic partners, sole source where justified, commercial packaging, and supplier risk mitigation approaches.
• Establish supplier qualification and prequalification plans, ensuring alignment to nuclear QA requirements, NQA-1 expectations, ASME requirements where applicable, regulatory commitments, and client requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews of procurement packages with Engineering, Quality, Construction, Project Controls, Commercial, Legal, and client or partner stakeholders prior to issue.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and pre‑award evaluations, ensuring vendors meet nuclear quality, technical, regulatory, commercial, and export control requirements.
• Prepare a comprehensive Procurement Plan that defines procurement execution approach, sourcing strategy, approval workflows, procurement schedule, supplier oversight, expediting, logistics, and reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain to reduce risk, improve performance, strengthen supplier readiness, and support future US NND opportunities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Project leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in relevant discipline

SCMP / CPSM / CPM / CSCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Manager of Procurement for US NND projects in Charlotte. You will lead end-to-end procurement, integrate with Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Legal to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective material delivery for nuclear programs.

The role requires strong leadership, supplier qualification, and contract management skills, with focus on long‑lead equipment, regulatory compliance (NQA‑1, ASME), and risk mitigation.