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