Contract Administrator I or II

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

10d

About The Position

As a Contract Administrator in the Project Engineering department, you will manage commercial activities for assigned capital projects. This includes soliciting, negotiating, and managing contracts for materials, equipment, and critical services, with the goal of obtaining the best overall value for customers. The position is responsible for bidding, negotiating, contracting, and managing capital projects of moderate complexity. Project Engineering supports projects such as new generation facilities—including natural gas combined-cycle plants and solar facilities—large-scale battery storage, environmental compliance projects, and facility projects. The department works across LG&E-KU and with outside consultants on planning, permitting, and execution of major capital projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Ability to adapt and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify, assess, and solve tactical and strategic problems.
Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills.
Proficiency with modern office software, including Excel and Word.
Ability to learn quickly, take action, think strategically, and work effectively in a team leader and facilitator role.
Ability to understand terminology used in the utilities and sourcing profession.
Action-oriented, service-minded, and customer-focused.

Nice To Haves

Utility-related experience.
Certification in purchasing or supply chain, such as C.P.M. or C.P.S.M.
A bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, or engineering.
Outgoing and personable demeanor.
Comfort with ambiguity.
Excellent financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing functions for capital projects supporting new generation and facility operations, including bidding, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
Measure and provide feedback on supplier safety performance, and manage risk, costs, and quality control.
Draft, negotiate, and edit service, material, and equipment contracts; master agreements; non-disclosure agreements; and information technology protection agreements.
Draft, negotiate, and edit change orders and amendments for capital projects.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and understand strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned suppliers or spend categories.
Issue purchase orders for goods or services associated with projects on behalf of internal clients.
Maintain compliance and accurate, auditable records in accordance with company policies and best practices.
Develop and certify alternate sources of supply where competition is limited.
Identify and provide opportunities to diverse suppliers.
Monitor supplier and contractor performance, including backorders and timely delivery of project materials.
Advise and assist internal customers with ORACLE processing issues.
Assist Accounts Payable with invoice resolution.
Drive continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers.
May assist Sourcing Assistants with processing purchase orders from the buyer’s pool.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Senior Manager or Lead Contract Administrator.
Comply with all policies and standards.