Canada Project Procurement Sr Manager

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.

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About the role:

As a Senior Manager you will be a project leader responsible for large scale Procurement Projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build, execute and report project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution. The Senior Manager will oversee all the procurement activities (pre-PO and post-PO) for Energy Systems projects.

Partners with other project leads, WBS Director and other functional teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes. Support the input from clients and development of a sourcing plan that will minimize risks, generate savings, and ensure predictive delivery through projects execution.

You will report to the Senior Director, Energy Systems Account Management & Procurement Execution. This position has the opportunity to be remote with the ability to travel (10% to 20%).

Key Responsibilities:

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

• 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 execution plan in serving our customer.

• Innovation & Digitalization: Scout the market to identify innovative technologies that create value for the end customer.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS engineering (preferred) or related field.

• +8 years of project management experience and including min 5 years of large and complex projects (experience in contract/project administration, preferably of large, complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects).

• Strong analytic experience & problem-solving ability with high attitude for ownership.

• 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.

• Strategic & analytical orientation with ability to translate strategy into tangible operational results.

• Experience running large and complex cross-functional projects.

• ERP system or similar system experience in a global environment is beneficial (SAP & Ariba).

It is a bona fide job requirement to be eligible and authorized to travel to the U.S. on Westinghouse business, and such travel is subject to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as compliance with all applicable U.S. export laws and regulations.))

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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 Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 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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