What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Ops Services & Direct Procurement position at PPL?
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
Director of Operations Services and Direct Procurement leads cross-functional supplier qualification and sourcing activities for assigned spend categories. This role involves developing and executing strategies to centralize all engineering services and direct spending, ensuring sustainable cost reductions, and improving quality, competitiveness, and service levels.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Supply Chain.
This position can be based out of PPL's corporate offices located in Louisville, KY or Allentown, PA or Providenc, RI
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for category spend of high complexity and / or magnitude
Manage supply chain and category strategy development process and help integrate with regular business planning and budgeting cycles
Exhibit category expertise, market dynamics and trends knowledge, insights about suppliers, pricing, and negotiating tactics
Act as strategic interface with supplier and drive development of strategic supplier relationship and performance management
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of category teams
Ensure and promote co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders and participating business units
Conduct regular assessment of Business Partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet / adapt to business needs
Identify, develop, and implement supply chain initiatives and process improvements for respective areas
Develop competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, and negotiations materials and support bid evaluation, negotiation strategy development, and negotiation execution
Drive selection of suppliers from list of recommended suppliers according to category strategy and recommendations
Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers
Create and update supplier lists according to category strategy
Develop / track agreement SLAs and KPIs to meet the business partner requirements
Lead / conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers
Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development
All other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, supply chain, or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience including a strong track record of success in Strategic Procurement, including a minimum of 5 years of formal supervisory experience in Strategic Procurement.
Cost analysis and management
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Cross-functional leadership skills
Internal stakeholder management
Supplier relationship and management skills
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently
Valid driver’s license required
Preferred Qualifications
- CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) preferred
Work Conditions
Normal office environment
Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.
Periodic travel (20% or as-needed) to company locations to meet with internal and external stakeholders is required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, supply chain, or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience including a strong track record of success in Strategic Procurement, including a minimum of 5 years of formal supervisory experience in Strategic Procurement.
Cost analysis and management
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Cross-functional leadership skills
Internal stakeholder management
Supplier relationship and management skills
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently
Valid driver’s license required
Preferred Qualifications
Work Conditions
Normal office environment
Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.
Periodic travel (20% or as-needed) to company locations to meet with internal and external stakeholders is required
Develop category strategies for category spend of high complexity and / or magnitude
Manage supply chain and category strategy development process and help integrate with regular business planning and budgeting cycles
Exhibit category expertise, market dynamics and trends knowledge, insights about suppliers, pricing, and negotiating tactics
Act as strategic interface with supplier and drive development of strategic supplier relationship and performance management
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of category teams
Ensure and promote co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders and participating business units
Conduct regular assessment of Business Partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet / adapt to business needs
Identify, develop, and implement supply chain initiatives and process improvements for respective areas
Develop competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, and negotiations materials and support bid evaluation, negotiation strategy development, and negotiation execution
Drive selection of suppliers from list of recommended suppliers according to category strategy and recommendations
Lead or co-lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers
Create and update supplier lists according to category strategy
Develop / track agreement SLAs and KPIs to meet the business partner requirements
Lead / conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers
Work with employees to establish individual development plans and foster a supportive work environment conducive to career growth and development
All other duties and projects as assigned
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office / on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
