[Remote] Lead, Program Procurement Management
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Westinghouse Electric Co is a leader in providing clean energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead, Program Procurement Management to oversee procurement activities across large-scale EPC contracts. The role involves strategic leadership, ensuring alignment with program objectives, and managing a team of Project Procurement Managers while collaborating with key stakeholders.
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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