Contract Administrator I or II

Company Summary Statement Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve, empowering employees, community members, and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and well‑being. Overview As a Contract Administrator in the Project Engineering department, you will be a front‑facing individual responsible for commercial activities of assigned capital projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the solicitation, negotiation, and management of contracts for the acquisition of materials, equipment, and critical services of capital projects at the best overall value on behalf of the customer(s). The position will be responsible for bidding, negotiating, contracting and managing capital projects of moderate complexity. Project Engineering works interdepartmentally within LG&E‑KU and with outside consultants in planning, permitting, and execution of major capital projects. Responsibilities Execute sourcing functions in support of capital projects for new generation and facility operations, including bidding, selecting, negotiating, and contracting with approved suppliers while measuring safety performance, risk mitigation and management, costs, and quality control. Draft, negotiate and edit a variety of service, material, and equipment contracts for capital projects; master agreements; non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs); and information technology protection agreements. Draft, negotiate and edit a variety of change orders and amendments for capital projects. Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders and build a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories. Issue Purchase Orders (POs) on behalf of the internal clients for goods or services associated with projects. Ensure compliance with and maintain accurate and auditable records in accordance with company policies and best practices. Develop and certify alternate sources of supply in areas where competition is not prevalent. Locate and provide opportunities to diverse suppliers. Provide continuous performance monitoring of suppliers/contractors, including monitoring backorders and ensuring timely delivery of material for projects. Advise and assist internal customers on ORACLE processing issues. Assist Accounts Payable with invoice resolution. Drive continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and internal customers. May assist Sourcing Assistants in processing POs from the buyer’s pool. Perform other duties and assignments as directed by Senior Manager/Lead Contract Administrator. Comply with all policies and standards. Qualifications Required Experience Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications Utility‑related experience Must be adaptable and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strong analysis and negotiation skills; certification in purchasing/supply chain (C.P.M., C.P.S.M., etc.); ability to identify, assess and solve problems of both tactical and strategic nature; outgoing and personable; analytical; comfortable with high levels of ambiguity; excellent financial analysis skills; good communicator (written, oral, listening), proficient with modern office software (Excel, Word, etc.); learns quickly; action oriented; able to think strategically; strong negotiating skills; experienced team leader and facilitator. Action‑oriented, service‑minded and customer‑focused. Ability to understand terminology used in the utilities and sourcing profession. Valid driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr LG&E and KU Energy