Category Manager (Assoc., Intermed., Senior or Lead)

Category Manager

The purpose of this position is to manage the acquisition of a variety of corporate requirements, and issue contractual commitments. This position is authorized to make award decisions up to a designated amount on any individual procurement before requiring additional management review. Responsible for procuring materials and services at the best evaluated total cost of ownership, and assuring quality and schedule compliance in accordance with the end user's requirements. In addition, this position provides contract management support, conducts negotiations, performs market, price and financial analyses, manages internal customer satisfaction and manages supplier performance and relationships, and drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and customers.

This position will report in office on a hybrid schedule and can be based out of PPL's corporate office located in either Louisville, KY or Allentown, PA.

Qualifications

The Category Manager position may be hired at the Associate, Intermediate, Senior or Lead level. Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.

Intermediate level

Senior level

Lead level

Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

The position responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate level. Additional / varying responsibilities may be included for other levels of the Category Manager role.