Principal Procurement Engineer
About the role
As a Principal Procurement Engineer, you will manage all the procurement activities (pre-Purchase Order (PO) and post-PO) for APX Supply Chain Team. You will lead the delivery of Cranes and Fuel Handling Equipment (FHE), ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Approve safety-related requisitions and communicate applicable requirements to suppliers.
- Partner with Offer, Project, and Commercial Teams to develop procurement strategies.
- Identify demand, assess potential suppliers, and maintain supplier communication channels.
- Analyze commodity cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier value.
- Build supplier relationships; lead resolution of contract and performance issues.
- Sources materials using the corporate Approved Supplier List (ASL) process.
- Evaluate supplier operational and commercial factors, including financial stability, capacity, main customers, and competitors; communicate capacity, performance, and market constraints to team members.
- Affirm compliance with regulatory standards and internal procurement policies.
- Manage supplier commitments post-Purchase Order or contract, including change and contract management.
- Analyze entitlements and cost impacts; support negotiation, agreement drafting, and SAP updates.
- Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract and project administration
- Experience supporting complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects
- Team player with the ability to collaborate across regions and product lines
- Engage at all organizational levels
- Relationship-building skills with a focus on long-term partnerships
- Translate strategy into measurable operational results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project or comparable project management tools
- Ability to travel globally up to 20%
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including:
- 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
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse offers a commitment 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 $116,100 to $126,000 per year.
Westinghouse Values
We live our value system every day:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
Company Information
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. Our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, but we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting www.westinghousenuclear.com.