Procurement analyst Jobs in Allentown, PA

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

Director of Operations Services and Direct Procurement leads cross-functional supplier qualification and sourcing activities for assigned spend categories. This role involves developing and executing strategies to centralize all engineering services and direct spending, ensuring sustainable cost reductions, and improving quality, competitiveness, and service levels.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Supply Chain.

This position can be based out of PPL's corporate offices located in Louisville, KY or Allentown, PA or Providence, RI

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies for category spend of high complexity and / or magnitude

Manage supply chain and category strategy development process and help integrate with regular business planning and budgeting cycles

Exhibit category expertise, market dynamics and trends knowledge, insights about suppliers, pricing, and negotiating tactics

Act as strategic interface with supplier and drive development of strategic supplier relationship and performance management

Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of category teams

Ensure and promote co-operation 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

Drive selection of suppliers from list of recommended suppliers according to category strategy and recommendations

Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers

Create and update supplier lists according to category strategy

Develop / track agreement SLAs and KPIs to meet the business partner requirements

Lead / conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers

Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development

All other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, supply chain, or a related field.

A minimum of 10 years’ experience including a strong track record of success in Strategic Procurement, including a minimum of 5 years of formal supervisory experience in Strategic Procurement.

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

Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) preferred

Work Conditions

Normal office environment

Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.

Periodic travel (20% or as-needed) to company locations to meet with internal and external stakeholders is required

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, supply chain, or a related field.

A minimum of 10 years’ experience including a strong track record of success in Strategic Procurement, including a minimum of 5 years of formal supervisory experience in Strategic Procurement.

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

Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

Work Conditions

Normal office environment

Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.

Periodic travel (20% or as-needed) to company locations to meet with internal and external stakeholders is required

Develop category strategies for category spend of high complexity and / or magnitude

Manage supply chain and category strategy development process and help integrate with regular business planning and budgeting cycles

Exhibit category expertise, market dynamics and trends knowledge, insights about suppliers, pricing, and negotiating tactics

Act as strategic interface with supplier and drive development of strategic supplier relationship and performance management

Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of category teams

Ensure and promote co-operation 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

Drive selection of suppliers from list of recommended suppliers according to category strategy and recommendations

Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers

Create and update supplier lists according to category strategy

Develop / track agreement SLAs and KPIs to meet the business partner requirements

Lead / conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers

Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development

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, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. 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.