Procurement Program Manager

About the Role

As a Procurement Program Manager you will be responsible for multiple procurement programs and projects, working with teams and standards to build and execute project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre‑pilot, pilot, and execution. You will report to the Senior Procurement Manager and be located at our Monfalcone, Italy location. The position has a hybrid working schedule of up to 3 days per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture demand, identify potential suppliers and establish a communication channel toward suppliers.


• Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements.


• Preparation and coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services.


• Solicit quotations and analyze contract proposals while leading formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy requirements for complex and specialized materials, equipment, components and services.


• Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements. Develop strategies to maximize supplier base cost/value.


• Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.


• Use the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/ME degree in business or engineering with 5 years of project management experience or significant experience in similar role if no degree.


• 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement.


• Maintain long‑term productive relationship with supplier (SRM).


• Strategic orientation with an ability to translate strategy into tangible operational results.


• Experience in International sourcing.


• Experience running complex projects.


• SAP & Ariba or similar system experience in a global environment is beneficial.


• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration.


• Peer‑to‑peer recognition program.


• Mobile working.


• Canteen.


• Performance bonus.


• Welfare Plan.


• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.


• Learning and development opportunities.


• Community service events and team‑building activities to strengthen bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.