Postes à Saint Etienne, France

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.

As a Senior Procurement Program Consultant,you will be responsible for nuclear projects, work with cross-functional teams to build project strategies, procurement plans, and contracting strategies for end-to-end delivery from concept to close.

As Part of the Global Supply Chain Solutions (GSCS) Project Procurement Team, you will preferably have a Supply Chain (Strategy, RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Negotiation, and Contract Management) background with experience in purchasing of services and equipment for major projects, including Engineering Procurement Construction and Commissioning (EPCC). You will be a direct interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments, and Project Managers.

You will report to the Supply Chain Commercial Director. You will be able work remotely within UK.

• Develop 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:
  • Prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
  • RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions including knowledge of negotiation of NEC Terms and Conditions with Primary Contractors, Clients, and Subcontractors.
  • Solicit quotations and analyze contract proposals while leading formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy requirements for complex and specialized materials, equipment, components and services.
  • Evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements.
  • Develop strategies to maximize supplier base cost/value.
  • Develop relationships with key suppliers and partners while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
  • Use 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/Local 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 GSCS Supplier Performance Organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and Westinghouse´s Procurement procedures.
• Lead Contract preparation and purchasing process.
• Use Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/east Europe.

• BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering /Supply Chain Certification / Project Management knowledge or equivalent experiences
• Experience running complex projects.
• Analytic experience and high attitude for ownership
• Advanced Procurement technical background and Contract Management
• Strategic and analytical orientation with an ability to translate strategy into tangible operational results
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience

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.

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, 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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