Manager, Procurement Contracts

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 Manager, Procurement Contracts, you will lead an international team of contract professionals. This team is responsible for the development, application, and administration of contract terms and conditions (T&Cs). You will protect Westinghouse's commercial interests and support internal/external customers and projects. You will report to the Director of Global Contracts in the Legal & Compliance department and work remote. 100% Remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Know, understand, and practice the standards and related policies contained in Westinghouse "Codes of Business Ethics & Conduct."

• Lead an international team of contracts professionals in supporting Westinghouse supply chain operations with development and negotiation of supplier and subcontractor purchase terms and conditions (T&C) and supporting agreements.

• Resource management of Procurement Contracts team, develop assignments, provide mentorship on important contract principles and contract structures, and help resolve issues.

• Communicate with Westinghouse supply chain management, Legal and business teams on procurement T&Cs issues to agree on strategy and represent Procurement Contracts at Westinghouse management meetings.

• Ensure that we follow protocols for approval of supplier/subcontractor deviations to Westinghouse standard T&Cs.

• Lead negotiations (in person and virtual) with suppliers/subcontractors on T&Cs issues, with a focus on complex or high-risk scopes of work, alliance or teaming, and master service agreements.

• Provide input and guidance to Westinghouse supply chain personnel on applicable company governance procedural requirements.

• Provide T&Cs training and process training to Westinghouse partners involved in the procurement contracting process.

• Manage global contract T&Cs template(s), working with Legal and supply chain management using feedback and market conditions.

• Develop and implement processes to “flowdown” customer contracts requirements to suppliers and subcontractors. Ensure support of customer proposal development activities involving supply chain. Analyze customer contract requirements and support legal and supply chain personnel in developing commercial approach/response.

• Consider and apply contract trends with customers, suppliers and competitors in Westinghouse served markets to develop contracting strategies. Provide ongoing feedback to Legal & Compliance lead for applicable policies.

• Support implementation of special contract strategies related to new teams, new products, or latest technologies.

• Support company strategic programs as requested, including contract diligence and other risk analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 10+ years experience in contract analysis, contract management, with terms and conditions (T&C), project / risk management, engineering and commercial procurement disciplines.

• Experience managing people and teams.

• Working knowledge of commercial practices, risk assessment and mitigation principles, contracting structures and legal/contract terms and conditions, corporate/ legal and compliance policies.

• Understanding of the nuclear industry preferred.

• We prefer procurement project management and major contract negotiation in the power market.

• Project related experience in the fossil or nuclear power plant market and supplier/subcontractor terms and conditions experience preferred.

• 15% travel to support contract negotiations or meetings with other Westinghouse partners.

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 $130,400 to $163,000 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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