Procurement Lead

3 months ago


Peterborough, Canada BWX Technologies Full time

**_At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC) _**_we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. BWXT NEC has achieved an enviable international reputation for excellence in the supply of nuclear fuel and fuel handling systems and service for CANDU reactors in both domestic and international markets. Our success is the result of our commitment to our employees, customers, quality & EHS initiatives._

**Procurement Lead**

We are looking for a Procurement Lead for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

**Role Summary**:
The Procurement Lead will report to theStrategic Supply Manager. This Senior Level position provides leadership and support for the procurement and delivery of safety
and non-safety related systems and equipment used for the remote control of fuel handling systems, specialized tooling and process plant systems in the nuclear industry

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide guidance/leadership to team regarding typical procurement activities including:

- Vendor selection
- Support resolution of technical exceptions presented during supplier quote phase
- Identification and development of new suppliers
- Actively participate with FM in resource planning, recruitment, interviewing and onboarding.
- Support departmental KPI reporting
- Develop, review and/or approve procurement work instructions and procedures
- Lead team training/best practice initiatives
- Assist with the assignment of work within the team
- Lead supplier specific long term/scheduling agreements
- Review and release high value PO’s by checking bid evaluations
- Support and rollout team goals, track performance of team and deliver mid-year and end of year performance reviews
- Attend weekly leadership meetings with FM and TLs, conduct bi-weekly team meetings, approve teams weekly timecards
- Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements
- Proactive and timely identification of project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership and/or executive team as required
- Purchase assigned commodities and services
- Obtain vendor quotations for materials, equipment, services, etc.
- Review and analyze quotes to ensure clarity and accuracy of technical and commercial items
- Ensure intimate knowledge of suppliers core competencies
- Develop strategic product/commodity procurement and develop new vendors, considering all business factors including technical, market, commercial, scheduling and quality
- Provide ongoing purchasing contract administration including revision management, schedule maintenance, warranty claim resolution, quality and commercial discrepancy settlement, etc., as required during the life of contract
- Lead multi-functional teams in complex negotiations
- Provide supplier corrective action resolutions, supplier quality improvement and vendor claim cost recovery
- Develop rapport with engineering, legal, manufacturing and project management personnel in order to maximize supply chain management effectiveness
- Lead continuous improvement projects
- Train/mentor other members within the procurement team
- Perform value analysis including participation and organization of cost savings initiatives
- Understand and ensure compliance with applicable external codes, regulations and guidelines as well as internal standards set by BWXT

**Qualifications**:

- University or college degree in engineering or technology or minimum 5 years related technical experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Procurement leadership role.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the nuclear field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering design and/or technical position (preferred).
- Well-developed knowledge/understanding, and experience purchasing to nuclear standards and codes (ASME NCA 3800 and 4000, NQA-1, CSA N285, N286 -12,



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