Associate Buyer

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 strategic procurement of materials and services in support of business lines throughout all PPL operating companies. This position will also support efforts to optimize process efficiencies and consistency in the consolidation of procurement functions. In addition, this position may administer contracts, drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders, and help manage SOX compliance programs. This position supports a range of supply chain processes and systems designed to control costs and optimize operations for business lines throughout our service territories in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. This position works independently with minimal supervision.

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

Preferred Qualifications* Experience with procurement and inventory preferred, as well as good working knowledge of Financial and Material systems, MS PowerBI, MS Excel, and other company systems.