Principal Project Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee various procurement initiatives and create project procurement implementation strategies.

• Direct procurement efforts for assigned projects throughout pre-pilot, pilot, and execution readiness phases.

• Collaborate with commodity teams to establish project charters, assess benefits, and determine resource requirements.

• Track ongoing projects, provide status updates, remove obstacles, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Formulate procurement strategies and plans in partnership with Offer and Project Teams.

• Identify demand and potential suppliers while establishing channels for supplier communication.

• Set pricing, delivery terms, and conditions that satisfy financial, quality, and delivery expectations.

• Organize and manage RFx processes and supplier sourcing strategies.

• Draft NDAs and outline commercial terms.

• Request quotations, review contract proposals, and spearhead negotiations on pricing and contract terms.

• Analyze commodity-group costs and develop strategies for cost/value improvements.

• Cultivate supplier and partner relationships, addressing any contract performance issues that arise.

• Implement the corporate Approved Supplier List Process.

• Evaluate supplier financial stability, capacity, capability, manufacturing processes, market position, and overall performance.

• Lead contract preparation and purchasing workflows.

• Oversee supplier commitments, contract modifications, contract management, entitlement and cost basis analyses, agreements, and SAP updates following purchase order or contract awards.

• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving discrepancies related to invoices and purchase orders.

• Support vendor selection processes and vendor evaluations.

• Employ Best-Cost Country Sourcing strategies with a focus on Middle/Eastern Europe.

• Monitor post-purchase order milestones, including design completion, fabrication commencement, Factory Acceptance Testing, and shipment releases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in procurement management.

• Preferred experience in construction project and capital equipment procurement.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and Westinghouse's procurement procedures.

• Candidates must comply with relevant United States and comparable country export control requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive medical benefits including options for medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution possibilities.

• Wellness Programs.

• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their household members.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid vacation days and company holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Educational reimbursement opportunities.

• Comprehensive career development programs.

• Global recognition and service initiatives.

• Employee referral program.