Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist (Hybrid)

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Allentown, PA is seeking a Buyer at Associate to Senior level to manage strategic procurement for our utilities operations. The role supports multiple business lines, administers contracts, and drives process improvements while ensuring SOX compliance.

You will review requests, place purchase orders, coordinate stock replenishment, solicit bids, negotiate with suppliers, and track material logistics across project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination required.
• 2+ years experience with ERP, procurement, or work management systems.
• Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement requests and create purchase orders.
• Coordinate stock replenishment and forecasted material needs.
• Solicit bids through RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate bids.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Manage logistics of materials to sites and projects.
• Ensure SOX compliance and company policies.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

SOX compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

MS PowerBI

MS Excel

Job description

PPL Corporation in Allentown, PA is seeking a Buyer at Associate to Senior level to manage strategic procurement for our utilities operations. The role supports multiple business lines, administers contracts, and drives process improvements while ensuring SOX compliance.

You will review requests, place purchase orders, coordinate stock replenishment, solicit bids, negotiate with suppliers, and track material logistics across project sites.