Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities - PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy - provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
This position is responsible for managing the procurement efforts of the generating station related to, including implementation of strategies to procure good and services necessary for operation and maintenance of the generating facility, driving sustainable cost reductions through contract, sourcing, and invoicing processes. The position may also provide contract negotiation and administration services to multiple company Power Generation sites or support groups.
Responsibilities
Implementation of strategies to procure good and services necessary for operation and maintenance of the Power Generation facilities, driving sustainable cost reductions through contract and sourcing processes.
Develop sourcing strategies for contracts spend of high complexity and/or magnitude.
Manage supply chain strategies to ensure integration with business planning and budgeting cycles.
Exhibit market dynamics and trend knowledge, negotiation and contracting expertise, and an understanding of Generation engineering, operations, and maintenance initiatives.
Act as strategic interface with suppliers and drive development of strategic supplier relationships and performance management through the Quarterly Business Review process.
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply, market changes, and recommendations of stakeholder teams.
Ensure and promote cooperation and communication between internal stakeholders and participating business units.
Conduct regular assessment of business partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet/adapt to business needs.
Identify, develop, and implement supply chain initiatives and process improvements for respective areas.
Develop competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, and negotiations materials and support bid evaluation, negotiation strategy development, and negotiation execution.
Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers.
Develop and track KPIs to drive improvement of safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development.
Collaborate with Supply Chain counterparts to drive best practices in support of operational goals.
All other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting, economics, finance, law, or engineering.
Experience
Five years of progressive responsibility in supply chain, financial planning, budgeting, accounting, engineering and/or law.
Licensure / Other Qualifications
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred
Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and computer skills.
Cost analysis and management
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Cross-functional leadership skills
Internal stakeholder management
Supplier relationship and management skills
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Assertive, self-confident, accepting of new challenges; results oriented with the ability to turn concepts into finished products with minimal direction
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting, economics, finance, law, or engineering.
Experience
Five years of progressive responsibility in supply chain, financial planning, budgeting, accounting, engineering and/or law.
Licensure / Other Qualifications
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred
Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and computer skills.
Cost analysis and management
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Cross-functional leadership skills
Internal stakeholder management
Supplier relationship and management skills
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Assertive, self-confident, accepting of new challenges; results oriented with the ability to turn concepts into finished products with minimal direction
Implementation of strategies to procure good and services necessary for operation and maintenance of the Power Generation facilities, driving sustainable cost reductions through contract and sourcing processes.
Develop sourcing strategies for contracts spend of high complexity and/or magnitude.
Manage supply chain strategies to ensure integration with business planning and budgeting cycles.
Exhibit market dynamics and trend knowledge, negotiation and contracting expertise, and an understanding of Generation engineering, operations, and maintenance initiatives.
Act as strategic interface with suppliers and drive development of strategic supplier relationships and performance management through the Quarterly Business Review process.
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply, market changes, and recommendations of stakeholder teams.
Ensure and promote cooperation and communication between internal stakeholders and participating business units.
Conduct regular assessment of business partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet/adapt to business needs.
Identify, develop, and implement supply chain initiatives and process improvements for respective areas.
Develop competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, and negotiations materials and support bid evaluation, negotiation strategy development, and negotiation execution.
Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers.
Develop and track KPIs to drive improvement of safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development.
Collaborate with Supply Chain counterparts to drive best practices in support of operational goals.
All other duties and projects as assigned.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
