About the role:As a Principal Project Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for multiple procurement programs, working with teams and standard build project procurement implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-pilot, pilot, and execution. You will partner with commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements and monitor active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues. We are currently recruiting for 3 Principal Project Procurement Manager positions. You will report to the Manager, Projects Procurement Management, Supply Chain Large Capex Projects and work at our Columbia, SC site. Hybrid Work Schedule.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identified potential suppliers and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.
- Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements
- Prepare and coordinate the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services:
- Prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions
- Solicit 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 partners while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
- Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.
- Understand all the 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
- Understanding of supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Organization.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement 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. Understanding 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.
- Support vendor down selects and vendoring scoring
- Utilize Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/east Europe.
- Post PO following such as milestone adherence to design complete, fabrication start, Factory Acceptance Testing and release of shipment
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of procurement management experience
- Construction project and capital equipment procurement experience preferred
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.
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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
