Project Procurement – Transmission

American Electric Power

Project procurement professional coordinating purchasing, sourcing, requisitions, and delivery plans for AEP, an electric utility. Supporting energy infrastructure projects and supply chain decisions.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $109,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, project controls, and strategic sourcing while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material and service acquisition. Proficient in analyzing demand and managing project requirements to support supply chain efficiency.

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Procurement ProcessProject ControlsStrategic SourcingSAP/AribaAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

ProcurementData AnalysisMaterial SpecificationRequisition ManagementCost AnalysisContract Terms Understanding

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainRFIsRFQsTotal Cost of OwnershipService Level Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact with project teams for developing purchase requisition execution requirements
Provide guidance on AEP Corporation and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to issue RFIs and RFQs and create requisitions for materials and services
Assist engineering, operations, and corporate services in selecting materials and services
Coordinate material, equipment, and service specifications for purchase orders
Gather data and analyze demand for materials and services to support timely procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership
Route project-related material and service requisitions to appropriate supply chain sourcing teams
Escalate project material and service demand issues to support supply chain service level agreements
Ensure supply and contracting plans account for lead times and delivery details
Track project requirements, logistics, and expediting activities
Identify and anticipate schedule delays or changes and assess cost, schedule, and resource impacts
Provide support to the broader Project Procurement organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an Associate's degree plus 2–6 years of relevant work experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent plus 4–8 years of relevant work experience, depending on salary grade
For Project Procurement Analyst: Associate's degree plus 2 years, or high school diploma/equivalent plus 4 years, may substitute for a bachelor's degree
For Project Procurement Consultant: bachelor's degree plus 2 years, or Associate's degree plus 4 years, or high school diploma/equivalent plus 6 years
For Project Procurement Specialist: bachelor's degree plus 4 years, or Associate's degree plus 6 years, or high school diploma/equivalent plus 8 years
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
Excellent written and verbal communication skills desired
Ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
Understanding of procurement/strategic sourcing, project controls, accounts payable, work management, and financial systems applications such as SAP/Ariba preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Ability to measure, analyze, and understand complex business issues
Demonstrated ability to utilize the procurement process
Basic understanding of contract terms and conditions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs
Equal employment opportunity protections
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