Lead, Program Procurement Management

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

 

About the role:

As a Lead, Program Procurement Management you will oversee the strategic leadership, integration, and governance of procurement activities across multiple large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts. You will ensure alignment of procurement execution with program-level objectives, including cost, schedule, risk, and supplier performance. It also involves leading a team of Project Procurement Managers and working with executive leadership, project directors, and key stakeholders. You will be the primary procurement authority at the program level for large projects, driving standardization, best practices, and performance across a portfolio of complex projects.

 

You will report to the Director, Americas Supply Chain and be working remotely the United States. We ask that you be willing to travel up to 25% both domestic and international.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• 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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $113,400 to $126,000 per year.

 

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

 

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options