Functional Excellence Lead

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.

About the role:

As a Functional Excellence Lead, you will improve the performance, consistency, and maturity of the Global Indirect, Services and Contingent Labor Procurement organization. You will implement the processes, standards, and analytics that help Indirect Category Managers to operate and meet our goals. You will report to the Director, Global Category Management Indirect and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA location. Hybrid Work Schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Operating Management System (OMS), including category management standards, workflows, templates, and governance.

• Standardize procurement processes for category strategy development, RFx management, contracting, and supplier performance management.

• Oversee procurement policies, procedures, and strategies and lead operational improvements.

• Maintain internal controls, ensure audit readiness, and support regulatory compliance.

• Oversee strategy for procurement technology platforms and improve data quality and standardization.

• Train Category Managers, Buyers, and partners to ensure use of digital tools.

• Build KPI tools covering savings, cost avoidance, contract coverage, supplier performance, cycle time, and risk indicators.

• Lead analytics related to spend segmentation, opportunity assessments, benchmarks, and category insights.

• Lead adoption of best practices and demand management tools.

• Partner with Category Managers to ensure efficient execution of category strategies and compliance with standards.

• Support executive‑level reporting for supply chain transformation, cost optimization, and digital projects.

• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, corporate ethics, contracting requirements, and data privacy regulations.

• Maintain contracting templates, terms and conditions, and clause libraries within Icertis.

• Integrate supplier diversity, sustainability, and ESG goals into the procurement operating framework.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of procurement, operational excellence, supply chain, or process management experience.

• Experience with procurement systems and tools

• Experience in process design, continuous improvement and governance frameworks.

• Proficiency in analytics and BI tools (Power BI, advanced Excel).

• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar certifications preferred.

• Experience supporting category management teams or procurement transformation preferred.

• Experience with contract management, risk assessment, and legal/commercial frameworks preferred.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $100,800 to $126,00 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• 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 11,000 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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