Principal Procurement Engineer

Westinghouse ElectricCranberry Township$116k–$126k/yr

Good fit if

  • You can work a hybrid schedule.
  • You have 5 years of experience.
  • You can travel 20% of the time.

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • AP1000
  • NRC Regulations
  • EPC Projects
  • SAP
  • Quality Assurance

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in contract and project administration
  • Experience supporting complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or comparable project management tools
  • Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills

About this role

Principal Procurement Engineer at Westinghouse managing end-to-end procurement for the APX Supply Chain Team, delivering Cranes and Fuel Handling Equipment for AP1000 New Plant Projects. Lead cross-functional procurement strategies, supplier management, and contract execution while ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, and NRC regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage pre-PO and post-PO procurement activities for APX Supply Chain Team, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality adherence
  • Lead delivery of Cranes and Fuel Handling Equipment (FHE) for AP1000 projects; assess supplier capacity, capability, and manufacturing processes against technical requirements
  • Approve safety-related requisitions and communicate applicable regulatory requirements to suppliers; ensure compliance with NRC standards and internal procurement policies
  • Partner with Offer, Project, and Commercial Teams to develop procurement strategies; identify demand, evaluate potential suppliers via Approved Supplier List (ASL) process
  • Analyze commodity cost drivers and supplier operational/financial factors to identify savings opportunities and improve value
  • Manage supplier commitments post-purchase order, including contract management, change orders, entitlements analysis, and SAP updates
  • Monitor active projects by tracking status, removing roadblocks, escalating issues, and coordinating changes across team members

Preferred qualifications

  • Ability to travel globally up to 20%
  • Experience with SAP systems

Location, schedule, and travel

Hybrid role based in Cranberry Township, PA; up to 20% global travel required; no relocation assistance provided.

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