PPM - Supply Chain

Westinghouse Electric Company; Salwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Program Procurement Lead in Salwick, England, to handle procurement for nuclear projects. The successful candidate will interact with various teams to develop procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contract terms, and analyzing costs for value improvement. The role requires strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a proactive approach to procurement challenges.

This position comes with attractive remuneration and benefits designed to support employees in achieving their professional goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in managing EPIC Project Procurement activities.
• Strong business acumen and analytical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all pre- and post-award project procurement activities.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies with project teams.
• Interact with Global Category Management Teams to influence supplier development.

Skills

Procurement Strategy Development

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

EPC/EPIC/EPCM Project Management

NEC/FIDIC regulations knowledge

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company, Springfield

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 Program Procurement Lead you will be responsible for nuclear projects interacting with cross‑functional teams to build and execute 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 be a direct interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality, HSE and Project Managers. You will have strong commercial relationship skills towards suppliers with the goal of providing clear innovative solutions to the organization's requests.

An advanced level of spoken and written English, any additional language such as Czech, Romanian, Polish, French, Italian, Spanish would be a plus.

Ability to travel within Europe (10–20%). You will report to EMEA Manager, Projects Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all pre‑ and post‑award project procurement activities associated with EPC/EPIC/EPCM projects as applicable.
• Develop sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identify potential suppliers and establish a communication channel toward the suppliers.
• Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services, including RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions.
• Interact with and influence Global Category Management Teams to ensure Key and Strategic Supplier development.
• Solicit quotations and analyze contract proposals while leading the formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy requirements for highly complex and specialized 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 maximize supplier base cost/value.
• Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.

Qualifications

• Represent GSCS PPM within a Project Team review.
• Elaborate and define the overall Project Procurement Program schedule.
• Responsible for driving a project PPM team within a high‑complexity project.
• Responsible for developing the procurement strategy for the procurement of goods and services necessary for the project in compliance with the set requirements (cost, quality, deadline, etc.).
• Ensures commercial compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's procurement policies and procedures.
• Explores the market in collaboration with the different teams to identify new technologies that create value for the end customer.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience in managing EPIC Project Procurement activities.
• Working knowledge of NEC/FIDIC regulations.
• Strong program Management skills.
• Strong analytical experience and good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong Business Acumen.
• Manage Supplier resiliencies.

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.

Benefits (UK employees)

• 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.