Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Salwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Category Specialist to support sourcing strategies and contribute to category management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly with services and engineering. Key responsibilities include stakeholder collaboration, business analysis through tools like Power BI, and tracking key procurement metrics. Applicants should possess strong analytical and project management skills alongside a Bachelor's degree. This position promises a supportive environment with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in services-related supply chain strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns and trends.
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface for European sites on behalf of Category Manager.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using analytical tools.
• Track and report performance against key procurement metrics.
• Support Category Managers in development of program presentations.
• Research and communicate industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical decision making

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

Knowledge of SAP/Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

ERP Systems

Cost Savings Tracking Systems

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company Springfields

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 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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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)

Benefits

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.

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