Principal, Project Procurement Manager

Job summary

The Principal, Project Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities for major nuclear projects, including developing sourcing strategies and managing complex equipment and service contracts. They will oversee supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements.

Job details

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture. Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal. About the role: As a Principal, Project Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement activities. These activities will support major nuclear projects across Canada, including Long-Term Operations (LTO), Outage & Maintenance Services (OMS), and the Westinghouse Parts Business (WB). You will develop and execute procurement, sourcing and contracting strategies for complex equipment and services from project concept through closeout. Working across Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) and project teams, you will help achieve cost, quality, schedule and regulatory requirements. You will report to the Regional Manager, Project Procurement – OMS Americas and can be assigned to our Peterborough or Burlington, Ontario facility. This position may be offered as a hybrid or remote role, depending on the successful candidate's location in Canada. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Peterborough or Burlington office 2 days per week. Travel to Westinghouse, customer, supplier and project locations may be required based on business needs. Key Responsibilities: Develop procurement and sourcing strategies for complex equipment, components and services. Lead RFx activities, supplier evaluations, contract preparation, commercial negotiations and purchasing activities. Negotiate pricing, delivery and commercial terms and conditions, including NEC Terms and Conditions with contractors, clients and subcontractors. Manage supplier commercial performance, resolve contract issues, identify cost improvements and lead procurement escalations. Monitor procurement execution, cost versus budget, supplier capacity and compliance with regulatory and Westinghouse procurement requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent. 5+ years of relevant procurement experience; typically, this level of responsibility associates 10+ years of experience, including experience that supports large and complex projects. Advanced experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier management, commercial negotiation and RFx processes. Including experience procuring equipment and services for major projects; we prefer Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) experience. 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 $93,200 to $116,500 per year. This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need. #LI-Remote Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future. Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer: Great compensation package Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Referral and Recognition Program 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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What you’ll do

The Principal, Project Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities for major nuclear projects, including developing sourcing strategies and managing complex equipment and service contracts. They will oversee supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain and possess at least 5 to 10+ years of relevant procurement experience. Advanced expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial negotiation, particularly within large-scale projects, is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacations
• Flextime
• Sick leave
• Personal leave
• Employee assistance program
• Educational reimbursement program
• Employee referral program

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic sourcing
• Contract management
• Supplier management
• Commercial negotiation
• RFx processes
• Procurement strategy
• Project management
• Supply chain management
• Contract preparation
• Regulatory compliance
• Cost analysis
• Budget management
• Equipment procurement
• Service procurement
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• Contract Preparation
• Supplier Management
• Supply Chain
• Net Zero
• Procurement Strategy
• Construction
• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Innovation
• Operations
• Procurement Management
• Purchasing
• Regulatory Requirements
• Coaching
• Strategic Sourcing
• Subcontracting
• Commissioning
• Price Negotiation

Job areas

• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Consulting
• Principal Project Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers

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