Category Manager

1 week ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States PPL Services Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at PPL Services Corporation. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on complex contracts, working with the Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection.
  • Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with suppliers or contracts, mitigating risk as necessary.
  • Analyze and develop company positions on claims and disputes, consulting with senior management to resolve and negotiate complex procurements.
  • Manage the supply chain process from specification to execution, evaluating sources of supply and developing optimal pricing methodologies.
  • Identify new sources of supply and establish professional relationships with suppliers based on the highest ethical business practices.
  • Be the corporate expert for assigned categories, knowing market drivers, supplier bases, emerging technologies, and regulatory factors.
  • Award contracts up to $3,000,000 on individual procurements, acting as primary liaison to suppliers within assigned categories.
  • May be assigned an emergency and storm role, working after-hours and remotely as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field, or 5 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of services buying experience, with supply chain and market knowledge of described services.
  • Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms, and conditions, and related legal issues.

PPL Services Corporation reserves the right to determine the work location, which may change. Remote work may require physical presence in the office for face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.


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