Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Westinghouse Electric Company is an innovative leader in the nuclear energy industry, committed to providing clean energy solutions. The Lead, Program Procurement Management role involves overseeing procurement activities across multiple large-scale EPC contracts, ensuring alignment with program objectives and managing a team of Project Procurement Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy across multiple EPC projects
• Establish standardized frameworks, governance, and procurement plans in consideration of program goals
• Be the escalation point for procurement issues
• Align Project Procurement Managers and sourcing teams
• Ensure consistency in supplier selection, contracting, and risk management
• Guide cross-project collaboration, shared suppliers, and regular program reviews
• Oversee sourcing for critical equipment, materials, and subcontracting
• Leverage aggregated buying power to improve cost and savings
• Support complex negotiations and ensure risk-aligned contracts
• Lead supplier strategy and manage key relationships
• Oversee supplier capacity, quality, and schedule performance
• Monitor and address supplier performance risks
• Find and address supply chain risks across projects
• Implement strategies such as dual sourcing, capacity reservations, and risk-sharing models
• Oversee supplier risk assessments
• Guide procurement impact on cost, margins, and forecasts
• Ensure budget adherence and support cost reduction plans
• Deliver executive reporting and track key performance indicators (cost, schedule, risk, and supplier readiness)
• Partner with leadership, finance, and commercial teams
• Ensure policy, contractual, and regulatory compliance
• Lead procurement teams
• Build capabilities in sourcing, negotiation, and EPC procurement

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 10+ years in procurement/supply chain, including 7+ years in project or program leadership
• Experience managing procurement for large-scale EPC projects ($400M+) and complex, multi-year capital programs
• Experience leading procurement teams across projects/regions and related industries (energy, infrastructure, industrial)
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost modeling
• Knowledge of project scheduling, risk management, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Financial and commercial knowledge (P&L, margins, EPC cost structures, supplier agreements)
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, CPSM/CIPS, or Six Sigma

Benefits

• 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

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