Principal Procurement Engineer

Principal Procurement Engineer Requisition Number: 28904Company: Westinghouse Electric CoLocation: Cranberry Township, PA Located at Cranberry Township, PA . Hybrid remote with up to 20% travel. About the Role As a Principal Procurement Engineer you will lead and oversee all procurement activities (pre‑PO and post‑PO) ensuring components are delivered on schedule, on budget, and meet all applicable quality requirements. The role requires strong project management, procurement (RFx, supplier relationship, contract management), and relationship skills to work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams. A strong technical background in civil, structural, or mechanical, with experience in safety‑related scopes and suppliers, is preferred. The principal interface to external customers and internal customers (Business Unit, Projects, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments). Key Responsibilities Lead all procurement activities for assigned programs ensuring 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. Monitor active projects, update status, eliminate roadblocks, and escalated issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, mitigate, and communicate project changes. Understand major technical and quality aspects of assigned scopes and effectively communicate requirements to suppliers. Support development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify demand, potential suppliers, and establish communication channel towards suppliers. Leverage Best‑Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe. Contribute to 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 key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as 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. Qualifications 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 including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA with employer contribution. Wellness programs supporting employees’ health and well‑being. 401(k) with company match contributions. Paid vacation and company holidays. Flexible work arrangements. Educational reimbursement and career development programs. Global recognition and service programs. Employee referral program. Why Westinghouse 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 QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and Accountability Equal Opportunity Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr