Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Procurement Engineer

LocationCranberry Township, PA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

As Part of the Energy Systems Global Supply Chain Solution (GSCS) Team, the Principal Procurement Engineer will preferably have a strong technical and project management knowledge.

The Principal Procurement Engineer will lead and oversee all the procurement activities (pre-PO and post-PO) for Energy Systems with a focus on ensuring components are delivered on schedule, on budget, and meeting all applicable quality requirements.

Candidate shall be a contributor responsible for large scale Procurement Projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build, execute and report project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution.

Candidate will partner with GSCS functional teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes. Contribute to development a sourcing plan that will minimize risks, generate savings, and ensure predictive delivery through projects execution.

As part of the Energy Systems Delivery Stream GSCS Team, the candidate will preferably have strong project management skills and be able to work and develop teams with strong procurement skills (RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Management) and technical background (i.e., civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to purchase equipment and services. The candidate is a direct interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments as well as external customers on the Energy Systems contracts. Strong relationship skills are required towards suppliers with the goal of providing clear, timely and innovative solutions to the organization’s requests.


Ability to travel (10 to 20%).


Your Day To Day

Sign off on Safety Related requisitions as needed.
Review and communicate safety-related requirements and details with suppliers.
Support development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identify potential suppliers, and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.
Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement:
Coordination of the RFx Process and establishing sourcing strategies for suppliers and services.
RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions
Solicit quotations and analyze contract proposals while leading formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy requirements for highly complex and specialized materials, equipment, components, and services.
Leading Contract preparation and purchasing process.
Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements. Develop strategies and tactics to maximize supplier base cost/value.
Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
Utilize the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.
Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as, but not limited to: Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers, and Top competitors and keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity/performance and market constraints for future plans and actions
Understanding of supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Excellence (SPE) Organization.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse´s Procurement policies and procedures.
Manages supply and supplier commitments after purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management. Understanding and analyzation of the entitlement and cost basis, supporting negotiation, drafting agreements on changes and reflecting the change in the System (SAP, etc.)
Support the Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders.
Utilization of Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe.


Who You Are

BA/BS degree in engineering .
Minimum 5+ years, typically 10-12 years.
Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus.


Why Westinghouse?


Benefits

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry’s First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities


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