APX Principal Procurement Project Manager

Overview Requisition Number: 29623. Company: Westinghouse Electric Co. Location: Cranberry Township, US. Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? Westinghouse recognizes that employees are its most valuable asset and seeks to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging diversity in the global workplace. About The Role As a Procurement Project Manager you will be responsible for managing multiple procurement programs and projects by working with cross-functional teams to implement successful projects within allotted time, resources, and budget requirements. This position will manage procurement programs in capital equipment, services, and special projects to ensure project schedules are met, resources are utilized effectively, and the proper relationships are established between internal and external teams. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, performance, integration, and risk identification/mitigation on procurement projects including, but not limited to, materials, equipment, services, and other activities. You will interface with internal and external teams: Commercial, Supplier Performance Engineering (SPE), Design Engineering, Quality, and external Suppliers. Strong relationship skills are required to manage internal and external Suppliers to provide timely and innovative solutions to meet the organization's needs. Responsible for internal Task Plan tracking and accountability. Task Plans are internal initiatives to resolve varying complexity Supplier and Sourcing challenges within the Energy Systems portfolio. You will report to the WBS Manager and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA office on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Provide project direction utilizing the procurement strategy, lead the solicitation of quotations, assist Commodity and project teams with analyzing proposals, ensuring completion of project risk assessments, and negotiating project price, delivery, and terms for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services. Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies and Task Plans to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement. Build a strong, value-adding relationship with cross-functional teams to maximize procurement management effectiveness. Understand all the key operational and commercial elements of strategic and preferred suppliers to effectively communicate opportunities, challenges, and long-term plans and actions to internal audiences including project teams and leadership to support Procurement strategy. Maintain good working relationships with existing vendors. Assist with disputes, including schedule and quality issues resolution. Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, Program Management, Operations, and all other related functions with a focus on on-time delivery, quality, cost reduction, inventory management and appropriate translation of customer and/or business unit requirements. Align with functional stakeholders to incorporate product and manufacturing strategies into contract strategy while gaining leadership support. Ensure compliance within assigned reporting area with all business standards, internal policies, and legal/regulatory requirements. Prepare and communicate key project milestone updates and risks for key stakeholders. Proactively manage risks and escalate as appropriate for risk mitigation. Qualifications BA/BS degree required (Preferably MBA or master's degree). Minimum 5 years of procurement experience (preferably within industries with large, complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with a focus on procurement). Experience in leading sourcing projects, including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) and contract development. Knowledge of Supplier Identification, development, and capabilities. Strong Negotiating, Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Procurement Projects Management skills. Experience with vendor management including purchase order issuance, execution, and administration. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from quantitative data. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and engage at all organizational levels, ability to cultivate and sustain high quality professional relationships. Ability to maintain long term productive relationships with suppliers (SRM). Ability to travel up to 20%. 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 $85,200 to $106,500 per year. Why Westinghouse? Benefits 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 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 Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. 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