Procurement Consultant

American Electric Power

Procurement Consultant specializing in sourcing strategy and supplier management for American Electric Power. Leading sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance initiatives to support business functions.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material and equipment needs.
Understands key business interests of AEP and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal.
Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives.
Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies.
Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.
Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements.
Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly.
Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
Assists Category Managers with category strategy development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; (Or) 4 years of relevant work experience.
2 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance overall well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategynegotiation techniquessupplier performance managementcontract compliancerisk managementcategory managementprocurement planninganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillstime management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillscross-functional team collaborationproject managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree