Project Procurement Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

22d • $54,000 - $67,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will assist Project Procurement Managers, working with teams and standard build project procurement implementation plans. You will partner with commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements and monitor active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues. You will report to the Lead Project Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Large Capex Projects and work at our Columbia, SC site. Hybrid Work Schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• No Supply Chain experience required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams.
• Assist establishment of pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements
• Assist preparation and coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services:
• Assist preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
• Assist RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions
• Assist solicitation of quotations and analyze contract proposals.
• Assist evaluation all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements.
• Assist development of relationships with important suppliers and partners while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
• Source using the Approved Supplier List Process for requirements.
• Assist understanding of all the operational and commercial elements of suppliers, such as Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, and Available Capacity.
• Assist understanding of supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Organization.
• Assist compliance with regulatory requirement and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures
• Assist Contract preparation and purchasing process
• Help manage supply and supplier commitments after making a purchase order or contract, including managing change and contract. Understanding and analyzation of the entitlement and cost basis, leading negotiation, drafting agreements on changes and reflecting the change in the System (SAP)
• Assist support of the Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders.
• Assist support of vendor down selects and vendor scoring
• Assist post PO following such as milestone adherence to design complete, fabrication start, Factory Acceptance Testing and release of shipment

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level