Buyer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions?  At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently.  This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About the role:

As an Operational Buyer you will  to take an active part in shaping and growing together with the developing organisation. You will manage the negotiation and issuance of global purchase orders and contracts.

You will report to the Supply Chain Manager, WPB and I&C Regional Operations and be located at Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. You will work a hybrid work arrangement of 1 - 3 days per week onsite.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial sourcing negotiations for issuance of purchase orders and contracts

  Requests for quotations through RFQ/RFP and other methods, analyzing contract proposals, risk assessment, negotiating pricing, delivery, and Terms &Conditions aligned to our standards for materials, equipment, components, and services for assigned commodities

• Manage the sourcing process from engagement through to Purchase Order issuance and contract signature

• Lead cost savings and reductions

• Conduct risk analysis of selected suppliers considering material cost trends and capacity constraints

• Facilitate contract change activities (including change requests, amendments, orders, renewals, and termination notices

• Have experience managing supplier relations, resolving issues and improving supplier performance. Negotiating resolution of scope or cost increases, net terms, supplier claims and disputes

• Maintain accurate status, documentation, and data for each allocated contract in the contract management system

• Implement implementation of our supply chain strategies

Qualifications:

• BA in Supply Chain, Business or similar

• Track record: minimum 2 years of experience in global sourcing

• Experience making decisions

• Use SAP, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint is desirable

• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly or distribution of equipment and associated

   

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture.  This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

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

• Great compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition 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. 

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

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