Nuclear Buyer

Location: Pickering or Bowmanville area
Employment Type: Full-time / 5 days in office
Sector: Nuclear & Power Generation
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

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Overview

A leading organization in the power generation and nuclear sector is seeking a Nuclear Buyer to support the procurement of specialized equipment, materials, and services. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle — from sourcing and RFP creation to contract negotiation, vendor management, and PO closeout.

The successful candidate will ensure all procurement activities meet stringent nuclear quality and regulatory standards and align with project schedules within a high-performance engineering environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Procurement Lifecycle

• Execute full procurement process for nuclear-class items (RFP ? PO ? delivery ? closeout).

• Source and evaluate suppliers for materials, equipment, and services.

• Prepare RFPs, tender packages, and bid evaluations.

• Review BOMs and determine technical and quality requirements.

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with CSA N286, N285, and/or N299 standards.

• Work with quality inspectors on surveillance, inspection, and test plans.

• Validate supplier QA documentation and certifications.

• Maintain accurate and compliant procurement documentation.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships within the nuclear supply chain.

• Monitor vendor performance, delivery, and quality issues.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, QA, Accounting, and Estimating teams.

Reporting & Administration

• Manage procurement reports, data tracking, and cost reviews.

• Reconcile invoices related to purchased materials and equipment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

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Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• SCMP designation is an asset.

• Ability to pass a security background check applicable to nuclear environments.

Experience

• Up to 5 years of procurement experience in nuclear, EPC, industrial, or heavy construction projects.

• Familiarity with nuclear-class procurement and quality frameworks is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of CSA nuclear standards (N286 / N285 / N299).

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with AS7/Passport or JD Edwards is an asset.

• Solid contract administration and commercial acumen.

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Work Environment

• May involve occasional extended hours based on project schedules or outages.

• Periodic visits to job sites or supplier facilities may be required.

• Hybrid and on-site work arrangements vary depending on project phase.

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Key Competencies

• Strong communication & stakeholder management

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Attention to detail within a regulated environment

• Vendor negotiation & relationship management

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What Makes This Role Attractive

• Opportunity to work on high-impact nuclear power generation projects.

• Exposure to complex, regulated procurement environments.

• Involvement in mission-critical engineering and infrastructure work.

• Chance to grow within a sophisticated supply chain environment supporting major programs.