Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of technical procurement and/or supply chain experience.
Experience with custom-designed or engineered equipment in regulated environments.
Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards (e.g., Section III, Section VIII).
Technical evaluation skills for supplier assessments and design compliance.
Understanding of manufacturing processes including machining and welding.
Ability to translate engineering designs into procurement requirements.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design engineers to define specifications for materials and components.
Review engineering documents to align with procurement needs and provide technical guidance.
Lead technical evaluations and qualification of new suppliers, conducting on-site assessments.
Resolve technical issues with suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications.
Execute strategic sourcing plans, including make-or-buy analyses.
Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical sourcing practices.
Conduct research to build supplier panels supporting the company's manufacturing vision.
Benefits
Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, along with life insurance and disability options.
RRSP with employer match for retirement savings.
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Lifestyle spending account and employer-paid mental health support.
Opportunities for education reimbursement and professional development.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Day-To-Day
Works with design engineers during the product development and design phases to define technical specifications and requirements for materials, components, and manufacturability.
Reviews and interprets engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and other technical documents to align with procurement needs, providing technical guidance to internal teams on material selection, manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
Leads the technical evaluation and qualification of new suppliers, including on-site assessments of production capability, quality systems, and risk profile.
Resolves technical issues with suppliers during development and manufacturing, ensuring their processes can consistently meet our technical and quality specifications of the components.
Coordinates and executes strategic sourcing plans for all critical components, including make-or-buy analyses for complex or custom-fabricated components.
Ensures all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
Conducts research to identify suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop supplier panels that support the company's long-term vision for manufacturing.
Assesses and mitigates supply chain risks associated with a new product, including single-source dependencies, intellectual property concerns, and geopolitical instability.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 8 years of technical procurement and/or supply chain experience.
Experience with custom-designed or highly engineered equipment, ideally in nuclear, power generation, heavy industrial, or similarly regulated environments.
Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards (e.g., Section III, Section VIII, NQA-1, NOG-1) or equivalent quality frameworks.
Technical evaluation skills, including supplier capability assessment, bid evaluation, and design compliance review.
Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes such as machining, welding, pressure-boundary fabrication, and inspection methods.
Ability to interface with engineering teams to translate design intent into procurement requirements and supplier deliverables.
Experience supporting procurement or engineering activities within a nuclear facility, DOE project, or commercial nuclear vendor, including Advanced Reactors or Small Modular Reactors.
Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and nonconformance resolution processes.
Knowledge of material traceability, quality documentation packages, and supplier surveillance practices.
Experience with project-based procurement, including schedule integration and risk management.
Exposure to complex engineered systems such as heat exchangers, pumps, pressure vessels, remote-handling equipment, or fuel handling equipment.
Total Rewards Package
Salary: $99,000-$134,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Health & Wellness: Multiple supplemental medical, dental & vision plans, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional voluntary plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life)."
Retirement: RRSP with employer match.
Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 7 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.