Project Procurement Manager Principal - LEU+

Requisition Number:  19486
Company:  Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: 

Cranberry Township, US

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.

General Job Function:

As Part of the Global Procurement Projects Supply Chain Solution Team, the Project Procurement Manager Principal – LEU+ (PPM-P) will play a vital role as a Project Procurement supporting the Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel facility expansion project at the Columbia Fuel Facility. Your responsibilities will involve procurement activities related to purchase specialized capital equipment, materials and services required to build a new facility and will include the negotiation, award, and assisting the management of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor which will be responsible for building the facility infrastructure.  The PPM-P will work closely with the Lead PPM for LEU+ coordinating with all Supply Chain pillars including Supplier Performance Engineering and Operations to ensure the full supply chain scope is completed and delivered in accordance with project schedule requirements, build execution plans and provide project procurement status reports.

 

Working closely with the LEU+ Lead Project Procurement Manager, you will need strong Supply Chain (RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Management) and technical background (i.e. mechanical, electrical, etc.)  to purchase equipment and services required to build a new facility and assisting the management of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. Candidate is a direct interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments. Strong commercial relationship skills are required towards suppliers with the goal to provide clear, timely and innovative solutions to the organization’s requests.

 

In this role, you will be exposed to different aspects of procurement, including sourcing strategies, supplier communication, and contract preparation. You will also assist in analyzing costs, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

 

This mid-level position provides a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in procurement and gain additional valuable experience in a dynamic project environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the successful execution of the LEU+ fuel facility expansion project while developing essential skills in procurement and supply chain management.

 

Job Description:

  • 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.
  • Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements.
  • Preparation and coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services:
  • Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
  • 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.
  • 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 Organization.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and Westinghouse´s Procurement policies and procedures.
  • Leading Contract preparation and purchasing process.
  • 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, leading 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.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (in the order of priority):

Key Competencies:

              To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

 

1) Cost Leadership: Provide guidance to support the team in building a sourcing strategy considering the Total cost of Ownership (Prices / On time Delivery / Quality, …)   

* Willingness to Learn: Openness to understanding Total Cost of Ownership principles and cost-saving strategies.

* Attention to Detail: Precision in analyzing cost-related data and documentation to support cost efficiency goals.

2) Operational Excellence: Develop and implement processes, Standard works within the organization 

* Team Player: Collaboration with different departments to streamline operational processes and enhance efficiency.

 * Adaptability: Flexibility in adapting to new operational procedures and systems for improved performance.

3) Cross Functional Collaboration:

* Effective Communication: Clear communication with various departments to ensure smooth coordination and execution of cross-functional projects. 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.  

* Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to collaborate with diverse teams to address operational challenges and find solutions together.

4) Innovation & Digitalization:

* Initiative: Proactive attitude towards exploring new technologies and innovative solutions to drive digital transformation. Scout the market to identify new technology that create value to the ended customer. 

* Basic Analytical Skills: Developing capacity to analyze market trends and technological advancements that could benefit the organization's innovation goals.

 

Qualifications

  • BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering with a minimum of +3 years of project management experience and including min 5 years of complex and large value project management.
  • +3 years’ experience within procurement in large and complex projects (experience in contract/project administration, preferably of large, complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with a focus on procurement)
  • Significant experience with vendor purchase order issuance, execution and administration
  • Demonstrated leadership skills across cultures, languages and locations
  • Strong Analytic experience & Good problem-solving ability and high attitude for ownership
  • Ability to develop and maintain long term productive relationship with supplier (SRM)
  • A team player collaborating with multiple regions & product lines to serve Westinghouse’s customers
  • Experience in International Sourcing and knowledge of supplier base for the Nuclear sector is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance program requirements for the provision of items and services and how to implement these standards and requirements for all goods and service procurements.
  • Strategic & analytical orientation with ability to translate strategy into tangible operational results  
  • Microsoft Project Expertise or similar systems a plus
  • Experience running large and complex cross-functional projects
  • ERP system or similar system experience in a global environment is beneficial (SAP & Ariba)
  • Ability to travel from 10 to 30%

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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