Principal Category Manager – NA Services

Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Category Manager leading sourcing strategies for Westinghouse's North America Services. Managing supplier risk and improving overall spend efficiency in clean energy solutions.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of supply chain experience
2-3 sourcing and/or category management experience.
Experience leading supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation
Experience with contractual terms and conditions (e.g., indemnification, intellectual property, force majeure)
Global category management experience preferred.
Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementcategory managementspend analyticsnegotiationsupplier evaluationcontract developmentsourcing strategiescost savings trackingcontinuous improvementexport control regulations

Soft Skills

partner engagementcommunicationleadershipstrategic planningchange managementcustomer feedback analysisrelationship managementproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreesupply chain certification