Westinghouse Electric Company · 1 day ago
Principal Procurement Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, committed to providing safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. The Principal Procurement Engineer will lead and oversee all procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery of components while managing supplier relationships and project requirements.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post-PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution
Partner with GSCS, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Performance Engineering functional teams to facilitate project charters, estimates & resource requirements, and execution
Be responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate
Investigate, coordinate, mitigate, and communicate project changes
Understand the major technical and quality aspects of assigned scopes, and effectively communicate those requirements and details with suppliers
Support development of sourcing & 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
Leverage Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe
Contribute to the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement
Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements. Develop strategies and tactics to maximize supplier base cost/value
Sign off on Safety Related requisitions as needed
Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues
Utilize the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements
Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as, but not limited to: Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers, and Top competitors and keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity/performance and market constraints for future plans and actions
Understand supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Excellence (SPE) Organization
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement policies and procedures
Manage supply and supplier commitments after a purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management
Understand and analyze the entitlement and cost basis, support negotiations, draft agreements on changes, and reflect the change in the System (SAP, etc.)
Provide a periodic schedule and customer status updates, per project requirements
Support Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Mechanical preferred)
5+ years (typically 10-12 years) of project and/or supply chain experience supporting large-scale projects, preferably in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries
Experience in international sourcing and knowledge of supplier base for the nuclear sector is a plus
Experience with large and complex cross-functional projects
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
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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