Provider Sourcing Specialist
Lifepoint Health®
Category Manager, Global Logistics
Westinghouse Electric Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop sourcing strategies for specialty rigging, lifting, and heavy haul services across Legacy Plants (Outage & Maintenance Services) and New Plants (AP1000, AP300, eVinci)
- Analyze market trends and implement competitive bidding strategies; maintain the Strategy Playbook and present insights to leadership
- Build and manage a diverse, supplier base; conduct risk assessments and lead supplier performance optimization
- Collaborate with supplier executive leadership and company partners to promote operational excellence and customer service
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and prices with supply base ensuring compliance with Westinghouse customer flow-down requirements
- Maintain deep category expertise by managing industry trends, best practices, indices, and geopolitical impacts within this global category
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) projects, including communication plans and supplier engagement strategies
- Support Global Trade Compliance in managing intermediary supplier approvals
- Improve annual cost savings projects to meet Global Supply Chain Services (GSCS) targets
- Conduct on-site visits to suppliers and customers to contribute to commercial discussions
- Resolve disputes with suppliers in collaboration with company partners to reach mutually beneficial outcomes
- Manage Corrective Action Reports (CARs) for logistics suppliers
- Onboard new suppliers by managing contacts, completing Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), and overseeing ASL/QSL processes
- Perform commercial evaluations and prices with new suppliers
- Be a mentor to less experienced colleagues, providing support and knowledge-sharing to build team capability and confidence
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of procurement or global logistics experience
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategiescompetitive bidding strategiesrisk assessmentssupplier performance optimizationnegotiationMaster Service AgreementsLong-Term AgreementsSupplier Relationship Managementcost savings projectscommercial evaluations
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipmentoringdispute resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's degree
