APR Project Procurement Senior Manager - Cranberry, PA

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Job summary

An innovative team is seeking a Senior Manager for Procurement Projects to drive clean energy solutions. This role involves managing procurement execution, leading cross-functional teams, and developing sourcing strategies for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and procurement, especially in the energy sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and educational reimbursement. Your contributions will play a vital role in delivering safe and efficient energy solutions globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement project management experience.
• Ability to develop long-term relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for Energy Systems projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

International Sourcing

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Ariba

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Job Details

Requisition Number: 24840

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Cranberry Township, US

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The APR Project Procurement Senior Manager will be responsible for providing overall program management including developing and managing the project procurement execution, leading customer interface, managing multiple projects and opportunities for APR Projects within various global regions (e.g Czechia, KSA, etc.) supporting the Energy Systems Portfolio and reporting on program performance and oversight for projects. This role will require extensive partnering across WEC to develop a multi-project strategy to deliver on multiple projects in parallel.

As part of the Energy Systems Global Supply Chain Solution (GSCS) Team, the candidate will preferably have a strong technical and project management knowledge.

Project leader responsible for large-scale Procurement Projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build, execute, and report project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post-PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution. The Senior Manager will oversee all procurement activities (pre-PO and post-PO) for Energy Systems projects for the APR Project opportunities.

Partner with other project leads, WBS Director, and other functional teams to assist with project charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes. Support the input from clients and development of a sourcing plan that will minimize risks, generate savings, and ensure predictive delivery through project execution.

As part of the Energy Systems Delivery Stream Team, the candidate will preferably have strong project management skills and be able to work and develop teams with strong procurement skills (RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Management) and technical background (i.e., mechanical, electrical, etc.) to purchase equipment and services. The candidate is a direct interface to our internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality, and Sales Departments as well as external customers on the Energy Systems contracts. Strong relationship skills are required towards suppliers with the goal to provide clear, timely, and innovative solutions to the organization’s requests.

Your Day To Day

Development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identified potential suppliers, and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.

Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement:

Coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services

Guidance of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions

Solicit quotations and analyze contract proposals while leading formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to satisfy requirements for highly complex and specialized materials, equipment, components, and services.

Leading Contract preparation and purchasing process

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.

Utilize the corporate ASL & QSL 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 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 Supplier Performance Organization.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement policies and procedures.

Ensure matrixed team manages supply and supplier commitments after purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management. Understanding and analysis of the entitlement and cost basis, supporting negotiation, drafting agreements on changes, and reflecting the change in the System (SAP, etc.)

Who You Are

BA/BS engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience

5+ years experience, typical 10-15 years of procurement project management experience, including experience with large and complex projects (experience in contract/project administration, preferably of large, complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects)

Demonstrated leadership skills across cultures, languages, and locations

Ability to develop and maintain long-term productive relationships with suppliers (SRM)

Experience in International Sourcing and knowledge of supplier base for the Nuclear sector is a plus.

Microsoft Project Expertise or similar systems a plus

Experience running large and complex cross-functional projects

ERP system or similar system experience in a global environment (SAP & Ariba)

Ability to travel from 10 to 20%

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S., the following are representative of what we offer:

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health, Wellness, and Income Protection Benefits

Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality, Integrity and Trust, Customer Focus and Innovation, Speed and Passion to Win, Teamwork and Accountability.

While our global headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.

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