Manager, Procurement Contracts
Job Description:
• Know, understand, and practice the standards and related policies contained in Westinghouse "Codes of Business Ethics & Conduct."
• Lead an international team of contracts professionals in supporting Westinghouse supply chain operations with development and negotiation of supplier and subcontractor purchase terms and conditions (T&C) and supporting agreements.
• Resource management of Procurement Contracts team, develop assignments, provide mentorship on important contract principles and contract structures, and help resolve issues.
• Communicate with Westinghouse supply chain management, Legal and business teams on procurement T&Cs issues to agree on strategy and represent Procurement Contracts at Westinghouse management meetings.
• Ensure that we follow protocols for approval of supplier/subcontractor deviations to Westinghouse standard T&Cs.
• Lead negotiations (in person and virtual) with suppliers/subcontractors on T&Cs issues, with a focus on complex or high-risk scopes of work, alliance or teaming, and master service agreements.
• Provide input and guidance to Westinghouse supply chain personnel on applicable company governance procedural requirements.
• Provide T&Cs training and process training to Westinghouse partners involved in the procurement contracting process.
• Manage global contract T&Cs template(s), working with Legal and supply chain management using feedback and market conditions.
• Develop and implement processes to “flowdown” customer contracts requirements to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure support of customer proposal development activities involving supply chain.
• Analyze customer contract requirements and support legal and supply chain personnel in developing commercial approach/response.
• Consider and apply contract trends with customers, suppliers and competitors in Westinghouse served markets to develop contracting strategies.
• Provide ongoing feedback to Legal & Compliance lead for applicable policies.
• Support implementation of special contract strategies related to new teams, new products, or latest technologies.
• Support company strategic programs as requested, including contract diligence and other risk analysis.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years experience in contract analysis, contract management, with terms and conditions (T&C), project / risk management, engineering and commercial procurement disciplines.
• Experience managing people and teams.
• Working knowledge of commercial practices, risk assessment and mitigation principles, contracting structures and legal/contract terms and conditions, corporate/ legal and compliance policies.
• Understanding of the nuclear industry preferred.
• We prefer procurement project management and major contract negotiation in the power market.
• Project related experience in the fossil or nuclear power plant market and supplier/subcontractor terms and conditions experience preferred.
• 15% travel to support contract negotiations or meetings with other Westinghouse partners.
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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