Lead Procurement Engineer
About the role
As a Lead Procurement Engineer you will provide senior technical and execution leadership for Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) primary components procurement and delivery activities supporting both domestic and international projects. You will be responsible for driving complex procurement execution across the full lifecycle. This includes design, pre-Purchase Order (PO) planning, PO placement, and post-PO oversight, delivery, and turnover to the customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Strategy and Procurement Planning:
- Improve/Support Supplier Identification and down selection.
- Promote/Support completion of Supplier Technical Evaluations and Quality Audits.
- Guide/Support completion of NDA/PIA negotiations.
- Create Request for Quotation (RFQ) package including all technical and quality requirements.
- Collaborate with design engineering and quality to develop document submittal and witness and hold point (W&HP) requirements.
- Lead Supplier Design Proposal / Compliance Matrix review meetings.
- Supplier Oversight:
- Create Manufacturing and Process Plan estimates for design option selection or validation of cost and schedule.
- Develop supplier oversight labor plans and work with Supplier Performance Engineering, Supplier Quality and Fab Follow Engineering to ensure resources are available and support supplier manufacturing and delivery.
- Implement Supplier Oversight Quality Assurance (QA) Technical Witness and Hold Points.
- Supplier Development & Management:
- Improve cost and schedule/reductions through supplier management efforts.
- Conduct scheduled meetings (e.g., bi-weekly, weekly) with Supplier and Westinghouse Project Support Team Members.
- Develop/Promote Purchase Order (PO) Change Requisitions / Notices.
- Ensure all required Supplier PO scope is complete, including fabrication, testing, and documentation.
- Archive the QR/QADP in PRIME and send it to the site or customer (as defined by the project) to aid in receipt and turnover of equipment.
- Work with Westinghouse Logistics to arrange for shipment. Ensure all standards and processes are adequately described in Level 2 and 3 procedures, and comply with applicable procedures and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferred in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries, with manufacturing and supply chain experience.
- Willingness to travel to support supplier development, oversight, and emergent project issues.
Benefits
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 $116,800 to $146,000 per year.
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Why Westinghouse?
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.
- Education 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
We are 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 http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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