Regional Manager, PPM - LTO Americas

Regional Manager, Project Procurement

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 Regional Manager, Project Procurement you will support multiple major projects globally for our Long-Term Operations (LTO) business. You will join a team who are driving change in the nuclear energy market, with additional focus on social value, sustainability, and growth. You will be the project leader responsible for large-scale procurement projects, working with teams and build and report project implementation plans. You will manage a team of 4 to 10 project procurement professionals responsible for multiple projects and lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-pilot, pilot, and execution. Ability to travel within Europe and America between 10% and 20% per year. You will report to the Global Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Solutions (GSCS) - LTO and be 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and plans together with offer and project teams
• Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements
• Preparation and coordination of the RFx process and establishing sourcing strategies for suppliers and services
• Prepare non-disclosure agreements (NDA) RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions
• Solicitation 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, components and services
• 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
• Understand all the important operational and commercial elements of suppliers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's procurement procedures
• Lead contract preparation and purchasing process
• Manage supply and supplier commitments after purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management
• Understand and analyzation of the entitlement and cost basis, leading negotiation, drafting agreements on changes and reflecting the change in the system (SAP)
• Support the accounts payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years experience in strategic procurement or global project procurement management. Contract management experience. Experience running complex procurement projects. Microsoft Project, SAP and Ariba experience. Knowledge in the nuclear industry or regulated industry. Additional language (Czech, Romanian, Polish, French, Italian or Spanish) is preferred.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer : 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.

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system : safety and quality, integrity and trust, customer focus and innovation, speed and passion to win, teamwork and accountability.