Principal Project Procurement Manager

Job Description:

• Manage multiple procurement programs and develop project procurement implementation plans
• Lead procurement activities for assigned programs through pre-pilot, pilot, and execution readiness
• Partner with commodity teams on project charters, benefits, and resource requirements
• Monitor active projects, update status, eliminate roadblocks, and escalate issues
• Develop procurement strategies and plans with Offer and Project Teams
• Identify demand and potential suppliers and establish supplier communication channels
• Establish pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions meeting financial, quality, and delivery requirements
• Prepare and coordinate RFx processes and supplier sourcing strategies
• Prepare NDAs and define commercial conditions
• Solicit quotations, analyze contract proposals, and lead pricing and contract-term negotiations
• Evaluate commodity-group costs and develop cost/value improvement strategies
• Develop supplier and partner relationships and resolve contract performance issues
• Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process
• Assess supplier financial stability, capacity, capability, manufacturing processes, market position, and performance
• Lead contract preparation and purchasing processes
• Manage supplier commitments, changes, contract management, entitlement and cost basis analysis, agreements, and SAP updates after purchase order or contract award
• Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice and purchase-order discrepancies
• Support vendor down-selects and vendor scoring
• Utilize Best-Cost Country Sourcing, emphasizing Middle/Eastern Europe
• Monitor post-purchase-order milestones including design completion, fabrication start, Factory Acceptance Testing, and shipment release

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of procurement management experience
• Construction project and capital equipment procurement experience preferred
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures
• Applicants must meet applicable United States and comparable country export control requirements where relevant

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits including potential medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Career Programs
• Global Recognition and Service Programs
• Employee Referral Program