Category Manager (Intermediate, Senior, or Lead)

Overview

Manage supply chain and contracts for corporate procurement up to $200M/year.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• supply chain
• inventory analysis
• negotiation
• market analysis
• risk mitigation

Tasks

-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 -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. -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. -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. -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. -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. -This position is authorized to award contracts up to $3,000,000 on any individual procurement before requiring additional management review.

Requirements

• c.p.m
• c.p.s.m
• six sigma
• project management
• microsoft office
• problem solving

What You Bring

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

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About Ppl Corporation

-Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, it operates across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island. -Structured into three regulated segments—Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island—it delivers both electricity and natural gas. -Over recent years, it has invested more than $14 billion (up to $20 billion by 2028) to modernize its grid and strengthen infrastructure. -Typical projects include transmission upgrades, smart-grid technology deployment, and large-scale infrastructure resilience enhancements. -Its grid modernization efforts have earned national recognition, including over 50 J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction. -Notably, after spinning off non-regulated generation in 2015 and selling UK operations in 2021, it refocused on U.S. utilities and acquired Rhode Island Energy in 2022.

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