As a Principal Category Manager, North America Services, you will be accountable for all sourcing strategies and implementation for defined categories supporting Westinghouse's business. The role is 100% remote.
Requirements
- Improve total cost of ownership and manage supplier risk
- Deliver category management process including spend analytics, strategy development, negotiations, and partner engagement
- Plan, align and engage with partners to deliver savings for annual and multi-year savings goals and Average Payment Terms (APT)) and spend strategies for assigned categories
- Manage spend through competitive analysis, creation of leverage and professional negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and service
- Use tools and techniques to profile, benchmark, research supply chain risks and trends
- Identify the partner's budget/ demand for category management sourcing strategies
- Gather feedback from partners by VOC (Voice of the Customer) satisfaction survey
- Develop and implement Operating Management System (OMS)
- Work with the Operational Pillar (Buyers) and Commercial Indirect Pillar (Indirect Sourcing Leads) to ensure execution of the agreed category strategies
- Lead RFP/RFQ bids and analysis, supplier evaluation, qualification, selection, development, contract development and negotiations, including master service agreements
- Perform supplier relationship management including the tracking of service level agreements and KPIs
- Implement quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers and monitor action plans
- Improve company financial performance through sourcing projects, supplier communications, quality, payment terms, value stream mapping, supply chain optimization and continuous improvement projects with suppliers
- Support and implement change management projects
- Maintain export control regulations to ensure compliance with corporate procedures
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
