Principal Procurement Engineer
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. As a Principal Delivery Stream Engineer, you will lead all procurement activities for Energy Systems. These activities include pre-PO and post-PO tasks, with a focus on ensuring the delivery of components on schedule, on budget, and meeting all applicable quality requirements. You will lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution. You will report to the Delivery Stream Engineering Manager and be located at our Cranberry, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based in Cranberry. We will not provide relocation assistance for this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.
- 7 + years of experience with complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
- Experience with complex projects
- Ability to travel from 10 to 20%
Responsibilities
- Approve Safety Related requisitions.
- Review and communicate safety-related requirements and details with suppliers.
- Support development of procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identify potential suppliers, and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.
- Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve team goals while improving:
- Coordinate the RFx Process and establishing sourcing strategies for suppliers and services.
- 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 complex and specialized materials, equipment and components.
- Lead Contract preparation and purchasing process.
- Evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements.
- Develop strategies to maximize supplier base cost/value.
- Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.
- Understand all the key operational and commercial elements of suppliers, such as Financial Stability and Goals, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers, and Top competitors. Keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity/performance and market constraints for future plans and actions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures.
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
