Purchasing Agent

For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry.

E.S. Fox Limited Nuclear Services Division is a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider in the nuclear sector. E.S. Fox Limited's Nuclear Services has contributed millions of hours in support of Ontario's safe and reliable nuclear power industry We provide our clients with a streamlined solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. As the nuclear power generation sector evolves, we are primed to support the transition.

Our Strength is People

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL Nuclear Services has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, valuing our employees' diverse contributions of skill, abilities, and experience.

As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.

Why Join Our Team

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

• An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents). Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP with employer contribution
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

Our Nuclear Services office in OSHAWA, ON, is looking for a hardworking, results-oriented, and professional PURCHASING AGENT to join our team.

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Agents are responsible for ensuring timely procurement support of construction activities pertaining to our power generation (nuclear) based projects. The successful candidate should have a strong knowledge and advanced experience of sound Supply Chain and Purchasing principles, along with understanding and aptitude for technical, quality, safety, and business law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and understand technical, quality, safety, schedule, and commercial requirements of each applicable Purchase Requisition / procurement task
• Develop, if necessary, or execute existing procurement strategy to satisfy requirements
• Prepare and issue RFQ's to suppliers, review and assess quotes, negotiate with suppliers, and generate documentation to justify supplier selection
• Create, manage, and release Purchase Orders to suppliers in accordance with Company procedures
• Manage and administrate supplier until completion of Purchase Order deliverables including as applicable supplier submitted for acceptance; manufacturing shop-drawings, test plans, or other
• Evaluate and address with suppliers, any areas of non-conformance or inadequacy as related but not limited to; quality/warranty, technical, schedule, and commercial
• Provide support to the Estimating department by obtaining valid quotes as required
• Support development of existing and new suppliers
• Ability to multi-task, and perform in a demanding environment with strict and tight deadlines
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders including Supplier, Customer, and internal departments (Project Management, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement Engineering, Warehouse, Safety, Construction, Finance, etc.)
• Follow Company procedures
• Must be eligible for security clearance

Key Requirements, Experience and Skills:

• Business related diploma or degree is required; Supply chain management focus is an asset
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or similar would be an asset
• Solid knowledge in the fundamentals of the purchasing lifecycle is required
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills
• Service oriented
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Projects)
• Previous experience in the construction industry, or supporting industries would be an asset
• Familiar with Nuclear QA program, codes, and standards (CSA N299, N285, N286, ASME III, ISO 9001) would be an asset
• Five (5) years of relevant experience is an asset

Attributes:

• Well organized
• Quality minded and meticulous
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
• Planning and persistent oriented
• Collaborative
• Strong result orientation
• Excellent communicator (both written and verbal)

About E.S. Fox Limited

ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.

ESFL Nuclear Services has offices in Oshawa and Kincardine along with on-site locations at the OPG, Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Stations, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. ESFL Nuclear Services provides a full spectrum of EPC services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services, fit to meet the growing requirements of the global nuclear power industry.

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E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.