Lead Procurement Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

The Lead Procurement Engineer is a key leadership role responsible for executing procurement and delivery activities for Westinghouse new-build projects, with a primary focus on AP1000® nuclear power plants in North America.

This role leads the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for auxiliary equipment, from sourcing and purchase order placement through supplier execution, delivery, and customer turnover. The successful candidate will ensure project objectives are achieved across safety, quality, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements while partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Project Management, Commercial teams, suppliers, and customers.

You will report to the Manager, APX WBS-7 Auxiliary Equipment and be expected to work hybrid out of Cranberry Township, PA . Relocation assistance is not provided. Approximately 20–25% travel to supplier facilities is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive localization/regionalization efforts to identify and develop suppliers in North America to support new AP1000 projects.
• Develop and implement the appropriate program management model, complementary to global execution models to profitably ensure Westinghouse's participation and leadership in the APX Supply Chain Portfolio.
• Forecast program performance, including identification of risk areas and development of mitigation strategies to ensure overall program meets safety, quality, and financial goals.
• Be a trusted business partner to the Delivery Stream project procurement leader for each major customer project.
• Lead and provide oversight to Delivery Stream teams across all Westinghouse, supplier, and customer sites.
• Lead decision-making, strategy development, and implementation for procurement of components and equipment.
• Work with APX Supply Chain partners to develop and provide strategic sourcing strategies and execution plans focused on delivery and implementation of products that exceed incremental profitable growth for Westinghouse.
• Oversee training and mentor new hires and existing employees working on customer projects for the first time.
• Serve as primary project interface for project management, status, and responsibility for delivery of components and equipment within Westinghouse scope of supply.
• Support development of Delivery Stream project management staffing forecast.
• Participate in bid opportunities/meetings. Once projects are secured, serve as the primary project interface, providing status and taking responsibility for the delivery of components and equipment within Westinghouse scope of supply.
• Collaborate with design engineering and quality to develop appropriate document submittal and witness and hold point (W&HP) requirements.
• Provide supplier strategy and procurement planning by guiding supplier Identification and down selection, technical evaluations, quality audits and request for quotation package creations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Discipline or higher in Engineering.
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in project delivery to major technical design projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

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

• 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

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