Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.
At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.
As a Commercial Contracts Manager (Fuel Delivery), you will lead the management of commercial sales contracts related to fuel and intermediate manufacturing and delivery, ensuring all contractual obligations are clearly understood and effectively executed to deliver value for both Westinghouse and its customers. This is a customer-facing role where you will collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to drive compliant and efficient contract performance. You will work with a Contract Administrator to support daily contract activities while maintaining a our goals. Your role will be hybrid, requiring both remote work and regular on-site presence.
You will report to the Head of Fuel Delivery and Contract Management and be located at the Springfields Fuel site. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week on-site alongside flexible homeworking, with occasional international business travel as required
- Represent us and recognise yourself as the contractual lead and key interface with the customer, maintaining and developing excellent customer and other stakeholder relationships to support contract delivery.
- Lead all customer meetings/visits/audits demonstrating an ability to positively impact towards desired outcomes
- Deliver the contract(s) and all contract deliverables
- Balance the needs of the Customer and Westinghouse capability and commercial interests.
- Lead the delivery of the Voice of the Customer (VOC) surveys including the management, feedback and closeout of resultant improvement actions
- Review and agree delivery schedules/shipment details following contractual lead times
- Ownership and management of the contract(s) demand and financials including all income and cash forecasting, invoicing and cash collection and Business Plan submission with the Customer Account Manager/Fuel Delivery and Contract Management Director
- Ownership and management of risk, mitigation plans and escalation
- Ownership and management of change, including tracking and close out with partners
- Maintain standard of systems and control to support delivery always seeking for opportunities for continuous improvement
- In delivery of the contract(s) manage and support the interface between all Westinghouse supporting departments and departments e.g. production, quality, transport, finance and the relevant Westinghouse Departments in EMEA/ASIA/USA
- Seek new opportunities within your contracts/customers
- Lead new opportunities through our Stage Gate process and working with Commercial Integration / Customer Account Managers in reviewing offer letters and contract drafts.
Other activities to support the BPD team include :
- Lead one of the department's leadership pillars (e.g. Safety Quality Cost Delivery People (SQCDP))
- Lead the department's generic deliverables e.g. Export Licence Control, Demand, Procedural Adherence, etc.
- Contribute to the department metrics requirements by providing safety shares, completion of process confirmations, self-audits etc.
- Complete all required training
- To act as a subject matter expert within the department, driving higher standards and promoting continuous improvement.
- Typically, a number of years relevant commercial experience with customer interface
- A professional qualification relevant to the role or relevant experience.
- Financial acumen with an understanding of forecasting, business planning and contract pricing etc.
- Knowledge of import and export regimes and logistics
- Follow all legislative, regulatory and company procedures and standards e.g. safety, quality, risk and security etc. appropriate to the role
- Role requires some travel
- Committed to their own safety and the safety of the team.
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We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:
- Attractive compensation
- Great benefits and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counselling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Learning and development opportunities.
- We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
