Category Manager (Assoc., Intermed., Senior or Lead)

Description

• Manage the procurement process from specification/definition of need through contract/purchase order issuance. Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology and warranty protection. Utilize the most strategic sourcing method (alliance, auction, blanket, contract, master service agreement, purchase order) to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
• This position is authorized to award contracts up to $1,000,000 on any individual procurement before requiring additional management review.
• Be the corporate expert for assigned small to mid-sized supply chain categories, and know the market drivers, supplier base, emerging technologies, and regulatory factors.
• Acts as primary liaison to suppliers within assigned category.
• Analyze and develop company position on supplier claims and disputes and subsequently consult with senior Sourcing management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with procurements.
• 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 PPL Standards of Conduct and Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Polices Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on routine and moderately 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field
• Supply Chain and market knowledge of products, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
• Strong customer service focus supporting an operating company, with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers.
• Minimum of 5 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Experience in Electric and Gas Utility supply chain (Distribution and/or Transmission and Substations).
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain. business, engineering, or related field.
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement models.
• 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 8 years related experience.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field or 5 years related experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance