Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is hiring a Category Specialist to support Direct Sourcing and Category Management. You will assist the Category Manager, analyze spend with Power BI, and help implement global category strategies.

Role requires 8+ years in services-related procurement, knowledge of SAP/Ariba and ERP systems, and strong project leadership skills in an onsite European context. The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in services-related supply chain.
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services.
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities.
• Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface for European sites on behalf of the Category Manager, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather regional requirements and support global category strategies.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into spend drivers and future spend projections.
• Track and report performance against KPIs for Procurement Leadership (payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance).
• Support Category Managers in presentations including supplier relationship management and progress reviews.
• Daily support across Category Management team solving business issues and analysis.
• Assist Category Managers with competitive sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and communicate results.
• Research industry trends and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation and productivity.
• Track receipts and payment price of commodities to ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Develop relationships with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams.

Skills

Decision making

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Tools

Power BI

SAP/Ariba

ERP Systems

Wave

Job description

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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.

About the role:

As a Category Specialist you will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Category Manager within Direct Sourcing and Category Management. A key success factor is the ability to effectively support and contribute to the execution of category visions. The role supports sourcing strategies and their implementation for defined categories, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse business objectives.

You will report to the Category Manager - Enterprise Category Management - Direct

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary interface for European sites on behalf of the Category Manager, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and peer Category Specialists to gather regional requirements and support the development of global category strategies.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into historical spend drivers and assess potential impacts on future spend projections.
• Track and report performance against key metrics such as payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance, commodity fluctuations, and other critical procurement KPIs for Procurement Leadership.
• Support Category Managers (CM) in development of program presentations including supplier relationship management, transformation progress, QBRs, Deep Dives, weekly High/Low lights reviews, and preferred supplier analysis.
• Daily support across Category Management team solving business issues and analysis.
• Assist Category Managers with competitive sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ preparation, evaluation of results, documentation of recommendations, and communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Research, track and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased productivity
• Track receipts and payment price of certain commodities to ensure critical supplier invoices are paid on time.
• Develop a productive working relationship with peers on other teams: Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience – Services related supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
• Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving complex challenges, and leading projects to successful outcomes
• Organized, detail‑driven, and experienced at prioritizing tasks in deadline‑driven environments
• Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while completing multiple requests and projects simultaneously
• Able to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities
• Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)

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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 the UK can expect:

• 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.

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

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