Principal Category Manager – NA Services

🕒 May 23

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $90k - $112.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Westinghouse Electric Company

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5001 - 10000 employees

⚡ Energy

Energy • Nuclear • Manufacturing

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy sector, providing innovative solutions and advanced technologies for nuclear power generation. With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, Westinghouse develops and manufactures a range of nuclear components, including pressurized water reactors and small modular reactors. The company also offers extensive training and resource solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support the nuclear industry’s commitment to carbon-free energy.

📋 Description

• Improve total cost of ownership and manage supplier risk • Deliver category management process including spend analytics, strategy development, negotiations, and partner engagement • Plan, align and engage with partners to deliver savings for annual and multi-year savings goals and Average Payment Terms (APT) and spend strategies for assigned categories • Manage spend through competitive analysis, creation of leverage and professional negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and service • Use tools and techniques to profile, benchmark, research supply chain risks and trends. • Identify the partner's budget/ demand for category management sourcing strategies. • Gather feedback from partners by VOC (Voice of the Customer) satisfaction survey. • Develop and implement Operating Management System (OMS). • Work with the Operational Pillar (Buyers) and Commercial Indirect Pillar (Indirect Sourcing Leads) to ensure execution of the agreed category strategies • Lead RFP/RFQ bids and analysis, supplier evaluation, qualification, selection, development, contract development and negotiations, including master service agreements. • Perform supplier relationship management including the tracking of service level agreements and KPIs. • Implement quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers and monitor action plans. • Improve company financial performance through sourcing projects, supplier communications, quality, payment terms, value stream mapping, supply chain optimization and continuous improvement projects with suppliers • Support and implement change management projects • Maintain export control regulations to ensure compliance with corporate procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of supply chain experience • 2-3 sourcing and/or category management experience. • Experience leading supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation • Experience with contractual terms and conditions (e.g., indemnification, intellectual property, force majeure) • Global category management experience preferred. • Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave) is a plus.

🏖️ 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