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<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p><h3>About the role:</h3> <p>As a Lead, Project Procurement Manager you will oversee the planning and coordination of procurement across multiple large I&C and WPB projects. You will work with the business project management organization to implement project procurement program management tools for managing project procurements. You will report to the Procurement Manager, I&C/WPB Projects and work remote. 100% Remote Role.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Develop and oversee execution of project procurement strategies</p> </li> <li> <p>Build relationships with BU project teams to understand and develop solutions across I&C and WPB project portfolio</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate procurement activities to ensure agreement on our goals</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to project planning proposals and approval stage-gates</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead program-level risk management, compliance, and performance monitoring</p> </li> <li> <p>Partner with teams to improve sourcing strategies and supplier engagement</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor KPIs and report on major project performance to senior leadership</p> </li> <li> <p>Guide process improvements and digitalization projects within procurement programs</p> </li> <li> <p>Mentor and support procurement project managers</p> </li> <li> <p>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.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve our goals while improving.</p> </li> <li> <p>Evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements.</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop strategies to maximize supplier base cost/value.</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop relationships with important suppliers and team members while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.</p> </li> <li> <p>Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures.</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage supply and supplier commitments after making a purchase order or contract, including change and contract management.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Use Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe.</p> </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3>Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Business or Engineering Degree preferred.</p> <p>8+ years of experience in supply chain management and large projects with at least 3 years in program management</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in sourcing, supplier management and knowledge of supplier base for the nuclear sector is preferred.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to travel up to 10%</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $100,800 to $126,000 per year.</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-Remote</p><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Why Westinghouse?</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>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:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Vacations and Company Holidays</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employee Referral Program</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>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:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Safety and Quality</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Integrity and Trust</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Customer Focus and Innovation</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Speed and Passion to Win</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Teamwork and Accountability</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting</strong> <a href="http://www.westinghousenuclear.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.westinghousenuclear.com</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/WECNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestinghouseNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/westinghouse-electric-company/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong>|</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WestinghouseNuclear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></span></p> </span>

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