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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

The purpose of this job is to facilitate the procurement of materials and services primarily in support of the one or more Electric Transmission and Distribution, Gas, Corporate and IT departments in Kentucky at the best evaluated total cost of ownership and assuring quality and schedule compliance in accordance with the end-user's requirements. This position will also support efforts to optimize process efficiencies and consistency in the consolidation of procurement functions across the PPL operating companies in different jurisdiction into the desired combined company approach for systems and processes. In addition, this position may administer contracts, drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders, and may help manage SOX compliance programs. This position also provides support and tactical administration for multiple supply chain processes and systems used to support the cost control and standardization efforts of the operational business line teams in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island focused on alignment and collaboration with similar functions in the other locations. This position works independently with minimal supervision.

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Responsibilities

The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermeidate or Senior level. Responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate level. Additional/varying responsibilities may be included for other levels of the role.

• Review client procurement requests for completeness and process into purchase orders.

• Coordinate with the planning function on re-orders of stock and non-stock materials and perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports.

• Recommend replenishment action based on usage, order quantities, and min/max levels; perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports and adjust min/max levels as agreed.

• Solicit bids through formal request for quotations or request for proposal competitive processes, including evaluation and analysis of bids, for procurement of critical materials and services of low complexity.

• Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders in resolving issues associated with specific purchases or projects, expediting orders, price discrepancies, warranty claims, and the return or cancellation of purchase orders.

• Coordinate the logistics (receiving, handling, inspecting, delivery etc.) of capital/project/non-stock material in conjunction with the conjunction with the project manager/engineer, etc., delivered either to the site warehouse or job site.

• Coordinate with the accounts payable team in resolving issues associated with invoice and payment processing as they occur. Identifies and resolves invoice holds and bottlenecks to ensure that work management schedules are not impacted. This includes direct interaction with internal business proponents across the company.

• Update pricing on blanket purchase orders as required.

• Review material forecasts with Business Project Planners to ensure that all required materials have been ordered and are scheduled to be delivered when required. Expedite orders as needed.

• Identify new sources of supply and establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Polices.

• Manage SOX compliance programs as applicable to the assigned categories and ensure that purchases follow all applicable policies.

• Provide work management support for material, service and other requirements as requested by internal business proponents.

• May be assigned an emergency and storm restoration role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or gas or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• Participates in Supplier Relationship Management activities and facilitates timely and relevant information sharing between external suppliers and internal business proponents and leaders.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermediate or Senior level, and will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education and experience.

Basic Qualifications

Associate level

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Valid driver’s license is required

Intermediate level

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

• Valid driver’s license.

Senior level

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Financial and Material systems, MS PowerBI, MS Excel, and other company systems.

• Experience with procurement and inventory preferred

• Analytical and detail oriented; comfortable with moderate levels of ambiguity; basic financial analysis skills; good communication (written, oral and listening), time management, and people skills.

• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent program.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermediate or Senior level, and will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education and experience.

Basic Qualifications

Associate level

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Valid driver’s license is required

Intermediate level

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

• Valid driver’s license.

Senior level

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Financial and Material systems, MS PowerBI, MS Excel, and other company systems.

• Experience with procurement and inventory preferred

• Analytical and detail oriented; comfortable with moderate levels of ambiguity; basic financial analysis skills; good communication (written, oral and listening), time management, and people skills.

• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent program.

• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.

The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermeidate or Senior level. Responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate level. Additional/varying responsibilities may be included for other levels of the role.

• Review client procurement requests for completeness and process into purchase orders.

• Coordinate with the planning function on re-orders of stock and non-stock materials and perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports.

• Recommend replenishment action based on usage, order quantities, and min/max levels; perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports and adjust min/max levels as agreed.

• Solicit bids through formal request for quotations or request for proposal competitive processes, including evaluation and analysis of bids, for procurement of critical materials and services of low complexity.

• Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders in resolving issues associated with specific purchases or projects, expediting orders, price discrepancies, warranty claims, and the return or cancellation of purchase orders.

• Coordinate the logistics (receiving, handling, inspecting, delivery etc.) of capital/project/non-stock material in conjunction with the conjunction with the project manager/engineer, etc., delivered either to the site warehouse or job site.

• Coordinate with the accounts payable team in resolving issues associated with invoice and payment processing as they occur. Identifies and resolves invoice holds and bottlenecks to ensure that work management schedules are not impacted. This includes direct interaction with internal business proponents across the company.

• Update pricing on blanket purchase orders as required.

• Review material forecasts with Business Project Planners to ensure that all required materials have been ordered and are scheduled to be delivered when required. Expedite orders as needed.

• Identify new sources of supply and establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Polices.

• Manage SOX compliance programs as applicable to the assigned categories and ensure that purchases follow all applicable policies.

• Provide work management support for material, service and other requirements as requested by internal business proponents.

• May be assigned an emergency and storm restoration role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or gas or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• Participates in Supplier Relationship Management activities and facilitates timely and relevant information sharing between external suppliers and internal business proponents and leaders.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

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.