American Electric Power

Project Procurement, Transmission

American Electric Power

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Columbus • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Ensure the efficient coordination of goods and services procurement for assigned projects within the capital project portfolio.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with project teams for developing purchase requisition execution requirements.
  • Provide guidance to project teams on the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures established by AEP Corporation and regulatory entities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to issue Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote (RFQ), and create requisitions for materials and services.
  • Assist engineering, operations, and corporate services in selecting materials and services, keeping them informed of relevant new developments.
  • Coordinate the use of material, equipment, and service specifications for inclusion in purchase orders.
  • Gather data and conduct analysis to determine demand for materials and services, ensuring timely procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to AEP.
  • Ensure all project-related material and service requisitions are routed to the appropriate supply chain sourcing teams for fulfillment.
  • Escalate project material and service demand issues as needed to support supply chain service level agreements with the project organization.
  • Ensure material supply and contracting plans account for appropriate lead times and delivery details to support effective tracking of project requirements, logistics, and expediting activities.
  • Identify and anticipate schedule delays or changes and assess potential cost, schedule, and resource impacts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field.
  • One or more years of procurement or related experience preferred. Recent graduates may be considered.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
  • Understanding of procurement/strategic sourcing, project controls, accounts payable, work management and financial systems applications (e.g., SAP/Ariba) is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize the procurement process and a basic understanding of contract terms and conditions preferred.
Benefits
  • A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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