Senior Project Procurement Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Orsay; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading energy company located in France is seeking a Project Leader for Procurement to develop strategies and lead supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in procurement and project management. Key skills include strong analytical abilities and relationship management. This role requires travel within Europe and offers competitive remuneration along with various employee benefits.

Prestations

Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition programme

Lunch vouchers

Transportation allowance

Work-from-home allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in procurement.
• Experience in international sourcing.
• Ability to travel within Europe (30-40%).
• Knowledge of EMEA supplier base for the energy sector is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs.
• Develop sourcing & procurement strategies.
• Manage supply and supplier commitments post-order.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish pricing and terms for suppliers.

Connaissances

Analytic skills

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Strategic orientation

Formation

BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering

Outils

Microsoft Project

SAP

Ariba

Description du poste

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

Project leader responsible for multiple Procurement program and projects, working with cross‑functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre‑pilot, pilot, and execution.

Partner with Commodity 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. Develop a sourcing plan that will minimize risks, generate savings through projects execution. Support Commodity teams’ goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality and delivery on projects. Work to align strategies between commodity and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) localization, plant rationalization and similar.

As Part of the Commercial Global Supply Chain Solution Team, the candidate will preferably have a strong Supply Chain (RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Management) and Technical background (i.e. mechanical, electrical, etc.) to purchase equipment and services. 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.

An advanced level of spoken and written English, any additional language is a plus (Czech, Romanian, Polish, French, Italian, Spanish,…) is a must.

Ability to travel within Europe (30 to 40%).

Job Description

• Development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identified 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 specialised 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 maximise supplier base cost/value.
• Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
• Utilise 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 Organisation 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 Organisation.
• 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 analysis 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.
• Utilisation of Best‑Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/east Europe.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering with a minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in procurement.
• Strong analytic experience & good problem‑solving ability and high attitude for ownership.
• Ability to maintain long term productive relationship with supplier (SRM).
• A team player collaborating with multiple regions & product lines to serve Westinghouse’s customers.
• Knowledge of EMEA supplier base for the energy sector is a plus.
• Strategic & analytical orientation with ability to translate strategy into tangible operational results.
• Experience in international sourcing.
• Microsoft Project Expertise or similar systems a plus.
• Experience running 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 30%.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition programme.
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work‑from‑home allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential counselling and resources for employees, eligible dependants, and household members.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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