Principal Procurement Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee all procurement activities related to energy systems for designated Procurement Projects.

• Ensure timely delivery of components while adhering to budget constraints and meeting applicable quality standards.

• Monitor ongoing projects, provide updates on their status and changes, mitigate obstacles, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Contribute to sourcing plans aimed at minimizing risks, generating savings, and ensuring on-time delivery.

• Collaborate directly with Business, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments, as well as external customers.

• Assist in the development of procurement strategies and plans alongside Offer and Project Management teams.

• Identify demand and potential suppliers while establishing effective communication channels with them.

• Aid in sourcing strategies, commercial terms, solicitation of quotations, analysis of contract proposals, contract preparation, and purchasing processes.

• Analyze costs within commodity groups and formulate strategies to optimize the cost/value ratio of the supplier base.

• Foster relationships with suppliers and partners, addressing contract performance issues as they arise.

• Review and communicate safety-related requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and Westinghouse Procurement policies.

• Evaluate supplier capacity, capability, and manufacturing processes against the technical requirements of projects.

• Manage supply and supplier commitments, including change management, contract management, negotiations, agreements, and system updates.

• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving discrepancies between supplier invoices and purchase orders.

• Report to the APX Global Supply Chain Solution's Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in global supplier performance activities or global supplier project management.

• Experience collaborating with multinational teams.

• Background in nuclear or mechanical engineering.

• Proficiency in English.

• Knowledge of Italian or Spanish is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time to supplier sites in Italy or Spain.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Peer recognition program.

• Flexible remote working options.

• On-site canteen services.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive welfare plan.

• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.

• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

• Participation in community service events and various team-building activities.