Supply Chain Category Manager – Raw Material

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Lead category and operational management for assigned commodities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, supplier relationship management, and commodity strategy development, with a strong focus on cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational excellence. Proficient in utilizing data analysis tools like Power BI to drive decision-making and enhance supplier performance.

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Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject ERP System ExperienceCommodity Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Cost ReductionQuality ImprovementOperational ExcellenceRisk MitigationVendor ManagementContract DevelopmentPurchase Order AdministrationData AnalysisCommodity Gap AnalysisSpend Projection

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Power BISAPAribaProject ERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProcurementConstruction ProjectsTotal Cost of OwnershipSupplier AwardsLong Term Agreements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead category and operational management for assigned commodities
Improve total cost, quality, delivery, and reliability to reach organizational goals
Serve as the primary relationship owner for suppliers within assigned commodities
Segment assigned spend into sub-commodity groups to create operational excellence levers
Develop commodity strategies to improve Total Cost of Ownership and secure supply continuity
Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities in commodity strategy
Execute commodity strategy through preferred supplier list right-sizing, supplier awards, and Long Term Agreements
Drive year-over-year improvements in cost, delivery, quality, service, and profitability
Review Power BI and other tool analyses to identify commodity and spend/cost projection drivers
Conduct regular supplier relationship management business reviews with strategic suppliers, teams, and senior leadership
Create presentations for supplier relationship reviews, commodity strategies, risk mitigation proposals, 4-Blockers, and supplier/commodity gap analyses
Create plans to deliver annual results against payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, and other procurement metrics
Research, track, and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings
Develop working relationships with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of procurement experience
Experience preferably within complex engineering, procurement, and construction project industries, with a focus on procurement
3+ years of experience in negotiations, including Request For Information, Request For Proposal, Request For Quotation and contract development
Experience with vendor management, including purchase order issuance, execution, and administration
Experience with a Project ERP system such as SAP or Ariba, or similar system in a global company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs
Global Recognition and Service Programs
Employee Referral Program