Principal Contracts Consultant
5 hours ago
Madrid
Requisition Number: 31570 / Company: Westinghouse Nuclear Spain, S.A.U. / Location: SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES, M, ES, 28703 About The Role As a Principal Contracts Consultant you will be the subject matter expert in our contracting practices and supplier/subcontractor terms and conditions (T&Cs). You will lead the development and application of contract templates applied to supplier/subcontractor agreements for Westinghouse procurements for products, goods and services. You will support negotiation and daily contract advisement and lead compliance with our internal governance and contract approval processes. You will protect Westinghouse's commercial interests and support internal/external customers and projects. This is a full-time, hybrid position located at our HQ in Madrid. You will report to the Manager, Procurement Contracts in the Legal & Compliance. Main Responsibilities Know, understand, and practice the standards and related policies contained in Westinghouse "Codes of Business & Conduct". Advise on supplier and subcontractor terms and conditions (T&Cs) for Westinghouse supply chain operations, covering multiple contract types such as Engineered Goods, General Services, Engineering Services, Logistics, etc. Lead negotiations (in person and virtual) with suppliers/subcontractors on T&C issues, focusing on complex or high‑risk scopes of work. Support preparation and negotiation of complementary agreements including NDAs, licensing agreements, teaming agreements, master services or frame agreements. Provide input and guidance to Westinghouse supply chain personnel on applicable company governance procedural requirements, including approvals under the Limits of Authority (LOA) process. Perform final reviews of contract documents to support Purchase Order execution and advise on identified concerns, including required additional approvals. Interface with Westinghouse supply chain, Legal and business teams on procurement T&C issues to agree on strategy and represent Procurement Contracts in Westinghouse management meetings. Provide support of customer proposal development activities involving supply chain. Analyze customer contract requirements and support legal and supply chain personnel in developing commercial approach/response. Implement processes to “flow‑down” applicable customer contract requirements to suppliers and subcontractors for direct procurements. Collect and analyze contract trends with suppliers/subcontractors and lessons learned, and provide ongoing feedback to Legal & Compliance leads for applicable policies. Implement updates to assigned contract T&C template(s). Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years' experience in contract analysis, contract management with terms and conditions (T&Cs), project/risk management, engineering and commercial procurement disciplines. Working knowledge of commercial practices, risk assessment and mitigation principles, contracting structures, and legal/contract terms and conditions. Demonstrated competency in procurement contracts, non‑disclosure/proprietary information agreements, technology licensing, teaming agreements, global business agreements and practices, and project/contract management. Understanding of Westinghouse technical products/services and the nuclear industry. Hands‑on procurement project management and contract negotiation experience in the power market. Fluent in English. Up to 10% travel to support contract negotiations or meetings with other Westinghouse partners. Benefits Attractive remuneration. Hybrid model of work. High flexibility and autonomy. Great benefits for convenience and safety: Peer‑to‑peer recognition program. Lunch allowance. Private health insurance. Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members. Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities to participate in community service events and team‑building activities. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Employment opportunities may require access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr