Contract Management Specialist I/II/Senior

PPL Corporation; Bedford (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sourcing professional to manage the procurement efforts for the power generation fleet. You will negotiate contracts, work with the Legal Department, and drive cost efficiency and supplier performance across national and international suppliers.

The role requires cradle‑to‑grave procurement ownership, building diverse supplier bases and ensuring accurate ERP records while supporting internal customers and plant outage plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Level I requires 1+ years of sourcing experience.
• Level II requires 3+ years of sourcing experience.
• Senior level requires 5+ years of sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.
• High attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for power generation safety, operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Negotiate and contract with suppliers, including master agreements and NDAs.
• Collaborate with Legal to mitigate risk and manage contracts with national and international counterparties.
• Draft, negotiate, and edit service, material, and equipment contracts and NDAs.
• Own the procurement process cradle‑to‑grave for assigned initiatives.
• Provide input on strategic procurement plans aligned with business and outage plans.
• Identify diverse suppliers and alternate sources of supply.
• Oversee ongoing supplier performance monitoring and ERP processing issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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

The purpose of this position is to administer commercial operations efforts for the power generation fleet in order to obtain the best overall value on behalf of internal customers. This position is responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, and management of moderate to high value and complexity contracts for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and critical services. This a mid-level position that works independently with minimal supervision and may provide guidance and direction to other employees in support of high quality, timely and cost‑effective resource acquisition activities.

Responsibilities

This position may be hired at the I, II, or Senior. The position responsibilities listed below reflect those of the entry level. Additional/varying responsibilities maybe included for other levels of this role.

• Executes sourcing strategies in support of power generation safety, operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance activities within the fleet. Through bidding, selecting, negotiating, and contracting with approved suppliers, responsibilities include measurement and feedback of safety performance, risk mitigation and management, costs, and quality control
• Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders.
• Partners with the company’s Legal Department to optimize appropriate levels of risk mitigation and conducts negotiations with sophisticated (national and international) counterparties.
• Drafts, negotiates, and edits a variety of service, material, and equipment contracts; master agreements; non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs); and information technology protection agreements.
• Exhibit ownership of the entire procurement process for assigned initiatives from cradle to grave.
• Provides input on a strategic procurement plan that aligns with the company business plan and plant outage plan.
• Locates and provides opportunities to diverse suppliers, and works to develop and certify alternate sources of supply in areas where competition is not prevalent.
• Oversees ongoing performance monitoring of suppliers/contractors.
• Advises and assists internal customers and peers on ERP system processing issues and ensures compliance with and maintains accurate and auditable records in accordance with company policies and best practices.
• Drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

This position may be hired at the I, II, or Senior level. Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

Basic Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's Degree
• One or more years of sourcing experience required.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of sourcing experience required.
• Working knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem assessment and problem‑solving skills.
• A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Senior level

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five or more years of sourcing experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem assessment and problem‑solving skills.
• A high attention to detail, along with strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred qualifications

Level I:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, legal, or engineering. One or more years of sourcing experience with utility‑related products or services preferred. Experience in electric generation and/or supply chain. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.). Experience with electronic procurement platforms. Ability to adapt and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Level II:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, legal, or engineering.
• Three or more years of sourcing experience with utility‑related products or services preferred.
• Experience in electric generation and/or supply chain.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.).
• Experience with electronic procurement platforms.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SeniorLevel:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, legal, or engineering.
• Five or more years of sourcing experience with utility‑related products or services preferred.
• Experience in electric generation and/or commercial operations.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.).
• Experience with electronic procurement platforms.
• A holistic approach to initiatives with a strategic mindset