APX Principal Project Sourcing & Procurement

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Italia; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Attractive remuneration

Canteen

Performance bonus

Welfare Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Monfalcone, Italy, is seeking an APX Principal, Project Sourcing & Procurement to manage equipment procurement for a manufacturing site and to support AP1000 New Plant Projects within the APX Supply Chain portfolio.

You will negotiate pricing, delivery terms and conditions with suppliers, oversee PO administration, and lead supplier relationship reviews while coordinating with project teams to maintain manufacturing schedules under nuclear regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Supply Chain experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience on complex projects; 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with APX Supply Chain Products; travel up to 15% within EMEA.
• Fluent in Italian and English (C1).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, place and administer purchase orders with suppliers.
• Lead procurement strategy for components and equipment.
• Lead supplier relationship reviews with necessary and strategic suppliers.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and internal partners to secure supply.
• Identify cost improvements of purchased materials and services.
• Coordinate, maintain and expedite material deliveries to meet schedules.
• Interface between project teams and supply chain organization.

Skills

Italian language

English proficiency (C1)

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Monfalcone, IT

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 the APX Principal, Project Sourcing & Procurement, you will manage the successful procurement of equipment. This equipment supports a manufacturing location. Additionally, you will support several AP1000 New Plant Projects within the APX Supply Chain's Procurement Management portfolio. This includes potential guidance of procurement personnel. It also includes oversight of procurement activities during the pre-purchase order (PO), PO placement and PO administration and execution. Additionally, it involves support of our Project Management personnel during the PO execution phase. You will negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements with suppliers. Process and approve purchase orders within limits of authority.

You will report to the APX Manager, Project Sourcing & Procurement and be located at the Westinghouse Italy facility. We do require you to be in the office on a hybrid basis, which will require 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, place and administer purchase orders with suppliers.
• You will lead decision-making, strategy implementation for procurement of components and equipment.
• Lead regular supplier relationship management reviews with necessary and strategic suppliers, engaging teams and senior leadership.
• Develop working relationships with suppliers and internal partners to maintain sources of supply. Identify standard engineering, quality and administrative issues, assisting with resolution to fulfill internal and external procurement requirements.
• Identify and obtain cost improvements of purchased materials and services.
• Obtain training and acquire additional knowledge to ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements and enhance personal growth.
• You will coordinate, maintain and expedite material deliveries to ensure you maintain manufacturing schedules.
• Interface between project teams including project management and engineering and the supply chain organization
• Maintain a comprehensive commodity strategy to improve Total Cost of Ownership, while ensuring supply continuity through identification and mitigation of current and emerging risks and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver materials for leadership and supplier reviews, risk mitigation plans, assessments, and gap analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and Supply Chain Experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project procurement experience (preferably within industries with complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with a focus on procurement). At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth manufacturing, financial, and economic skills and understanding of APX Supply Chain Products
• Ability to travel up to 15% within EMEA
• Fluent in Italian and C1 proficiency in English

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be €51,800 to €64,900 per year.

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 Italy can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid work options
• Canteen
• Performance bonus
• Welfare 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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