Principal Contracts Consultant, Procurement
About The Position
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. About the role: As a Principal Contracts Consultant, Procurement you will be the subject matter expert in our contracting practices and supplier/subcontractor terms and conditions (Ts&Cs). We have two open Principal Contracts Consultant roles. You will lead the development and application of contract templates applied to supplier/subcontractor agreements for Westinghouse procurements for products, goods and services. You will report to the Manager, Procurement Contracts in the Legal & Compliance department and work remote. 100% Remote role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5 + years' experience in contract analysis, contract management, with terms and conditions (T&C), project / risk management, engineering and commercial procurement disciplines.
- Working knowledge of commercial practices, risk assessment and mitigation principles, contracting structures and legal/contract terms and conditions, corporate/ legal and compliance policies and directives.
- 10% travel to support contract negotiations or meetings with other Westinghouse partners.
Nice To Haves
- We prefer procurement project management, and contract negotiation experience in the power market.
Responsibilities
- Know, understand, and practice the standards and related policies contained in Westinghouse "Codes of Business Ethics & Conduct."
- Advise on supplier and subcontractor terms and conditions (T&Cs) for Westinghouse supply chain operations.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers/subcontractors on T&Cs issues, with a focus on complex or high-risk scopes of work.
- Support preparation and negotiation of complementary agreements including NDAs, licensing agreements, teaming agreements, master services or frame agreements.
- Provide input and guidance to Westinghouse supply chain personnel on applicable company governance procedural requirements.
- Perform final reviews of contract documents to support Purchase Order execution and advise on identified concerns, including required additional approvals.
- Inface with Westinghouse supply chain, Legal and business teams on procurement T&Cs issues to agree on strategy and represent Procurement Contracts role at Westinghouse management meetings.
- Provide support of customer proposal development activities involving supply chain. Analyze customer contract requirements and support legal and supply chain personnel in developing commercial approach/response.
- Implement processes to “flowdown” applicable customer contracts requirements to suppliers and subcontractors for direct procurements.
- Collect and analyze contract trends with suppliers/subcontractors and lessons learned and provide ongoing feedback to Legal & Compliance leads for applicable policies.
- Implement updates to assigned contract T&Cs template(s).
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
