Contract Administrator

Found in: beBee S US - 1 week ago

Allentown, United States PPL Corporation Full time
Overview

This position will be located in Louisville, KY and can be based out of either our Mill Creek Generation plant or Cane Run Generation plant.

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 low to moderate value and complexity contracts for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and critical services.  This position works independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

This position may be hired at the Contract Administrator level 1, level II or Senior level and will be based on the successful candidate's background, education & experience.  Additional responsibilities may be included for higher levels of the position.

  • 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; 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.
  • Advises and assists internal customers and peers on ORACLE 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 Contract Administrator level 1, level II or Senior level and will be based on 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

Basic Qualifications 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

Basic Qualifications 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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, legal, or engineering.
  • Sourcing experience with utility-related products or services preferred.
  • Experience in electric generation, commercial operations 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.  

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