Project Procurement Manager

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.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Procurement Manager (PPM) - Energy Systems I&C.

The PPM for Energy System I&C E position will work to successfully deliver all systems and components pertaining to the nuclear instrumentation and control segment of the Energy Systems Business Unit. As part of the Global Supply Chain Solution Team, the candidate will preferably have a strong Supply Chain and/or technical background (i.e. mechanical, electrical, etc.)  to purchase equipment and services. The candidate is an interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments. An advanced level of spoken and written English is a must, and any additional language is a plus (Czech, Romanian, Polish, French, Italian, Spanish…). Ability to travel within Europe (10 to 20%).

Your Day-to-Day:

• Support developing of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, with identified potential suppliers and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.
• Support preparation and coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services:
• 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.
• Support developing and maintaining extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
• Understanding of supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and Westinghouse´s Procurement policies and procedures
• Utilization of Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on Central & Eastern Europe.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement processes, Standard works within the organization. 
• Cross Functional collaboration: Build “the bridge” with the different department (Engineering, SPE, Global Procurement, internal stakeholders, suppliers) to develop a strong execution plan (E2E) in serving our customer on time.  
• Innovation & Digitalization: Scout the market to identify new technology that create value to the ended customer. 

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

• BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering
• Minimum 3 years of applicable experience required
• Strong Analytic experience & Good problem-solving ability and high attitude for ownership
• Ability to maintain long term productive relationship with suppliers.
• A team player collaborating with multiple regions & product lines to serve Westinghouse’s customers.
• Knowledge of European supplier base for the energy sector is a plus.
• Microsoft Project & Primavera P6 expertise or similar systems a plus
• Experience with large complex cross functional projects.
• Global project management experience a plus
• SAP & Ariba or similar system experience in a global environment is beneficial
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read multi-level BOMs and electromechanical drawing packages.     

Why Westinghouse?

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

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
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

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.

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