Category Manager (Intermediate, Senior, or Lead)

Description

• Acts as primary liaison to suppliers within assigned category.
• Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with a supplier or contract. Mitigate risk as necessary by using hedges for foreign currency, pursuing performance and payment bonds, or obtaining parental guarantees.
• Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on complex (multi-million dollar) contracts, work with Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conduct negotiations to achieve the optimal business results for the company.
• This position is authorized to award contracts up to $3,000,000 on any individual procurement before requiring additional management review.
• Analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes and subsequently consult with senior management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with complex procurements.
• Manage the supply chain process from specification/definition of need through contract administration and investment recovery. Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology, warranty, and product/service performance requirements. Determine and utilize the most strategic supply chain model to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
• Support complex capital projects (such as substation and line construction) by working with the project management team to develop the contracting strategy, project plan, identify required resources, acquire necessary equipment and services, and manage contract performance.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Be the corporate expert for assigned category, and know the market drivers, supplier base, emerging technologies, regulatory factors, category spend by supplier, inventory, supplier, and fill rate performance. Exhibit ownership of the entire supply chain for assigned category from cradle to grave.
• Identify new sources of supply and potentially acceptable new products/technologies. Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Policies.
• Analyze and evaluate the levels of inventory in support of Electric and Gas Operations. Determine and maintain appropriate stocking levels (dollars or number of items), and identify the necessary warehousing locations, while at the same time, reducing PPL's inventory carrying costs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Indirect categories such as Software, Facilities, Construction, Customer Services, Etc.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field or 8 years related experience.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Supply Chain and market knowledge of products, equipment, and services.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M). or other Supply Chain Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field or 5 years related experience.
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement models.
• Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Minimum of 8 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Strong customer service focus supporting an operating company, with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance