Nuclear Buyer
Black & McDonald
- Bowmanville, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Communicates Effectively
- Continuous Learning
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business (or related discipline) or related experience
- SCMP designation would be an asset.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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