Lead, Project Procurement Manager - Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, dedicated to providing safe and efficient energy solutions. They are seeking a Lead, Project Procurement Manager to oversee procurement planning and coordination for large projects while implementing procurement program management tools. The role involves building relationships with project teams, managing procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee execution of project procurement strategies
• Build relationships with BU project teams to understand and develop solutions across I&C and WPB project portfolio
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure agreement on our goals
• Contribute to project planning proposals and approval stage-gates
• Lead program-level risk management, compliance, and performance monitoring
• Partner with teams to improve sourcing strategies and supplier engagement
• Monitor KPIs and report on major project performance to senior leadership
• Guide process improvements and digitalization projects within procurement programs
• Mentor and support procurement project managers
• 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 our goals while improving
• Evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements
• Develop strategies to maximize supplier base cost/value
• Develop relationships with important suppliers and team members while mediating and resolving contract performance issues
• Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures
• Manage supply and supplier commitments after making a purchase order or contract, including change and contract management
• Support Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders
• Use Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management and large projects with at least 3 years in program management
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Business or Engineering Degree preferred
• Experience in sourcing, supplier management and knowledge of supplier base for the nuclear sector is preferred