Sourcing Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States PPL Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Supervisor to join our team at PPL Corporation. As a key member of our Supply Chain organization, you will be responsible for leading a professional team in sourcing operations, ensuring internal customer satisfaction, and driving collaboration across business lines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Source full complement of key assigned material and service commodities in support of designated business area operations and performance or Utility capital projects, maintenance, or other initiatives.
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of the professional buying staff and the support staff to ensure internal customer satisfaction, even workload distribution, and backup support during times of vacation, extended illness, or absence.
  • Act as a primary contact for Company business area leaders regarding the acquisition of materials and services in support of daily operations, capital projects, and transformation management and initiatives.
  • Provide direction, guidance, and coaching to subordinates and prepare performance reviews of professional staff that report to them.
  • Interface with the respective Managers and senior leadership team in the Supply Chain organization to plan and implement strategic initiatives, properly allocate and schedule workloads and resources.
  • Identify and coordinate the planning for or acquisition of materials and services with other Supply Chain teams and supervisors/leaders for company business line operations that are located across states and jurisdictions to drive collaboration and identification of efficiencies, savings, material standardization, and consistency in operations across the Company.
  • Assess the skills of the Sourcing professional and support staff to ensure that the proper type and level of training is identified with the team members and provided as part of the individual's personal development plan.
  • Interface and plan effectively with project management, engineering, operations, IT, budgeting, and logistics' staff to lead collaboration and optimize joint processes and ensure all material procured to support project execution.
  • Drive excellence, process improvement, and innovation.
  • Build ongoing vendor relationships, manage supplier risk and performance, and implement efficient sourcing strategies, ensuring optimal supplies and services are available at the lowest total cost of ownership.
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
  • May be assigned an emergency and storm restoration role, requiring physical presence in the office/on-site on a planned basis to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers operating in a hybrid work environment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • A minimum of five years of sourcing or related experience, including experience with negotiation of commercial Terms and Conditions.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Two or more years of electric or gas utility operations sourcing experience.
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent program.
  • Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management degree.
  • Experience in utility operations.
  • Strong skills in data analytics.
  • Master of Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration degree.
What We Offer

PPL Corporation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our company is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners, and the communities we serve. We are 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.



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