Procurement Consultant

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Consultant to lead strategic sourcing and contracting for design, construction, and major capital projects. You will partner with Project Management, Engineering, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and business units to develop procurement strategies, run competitive sourcing events, and manage supplier relationships through the project lifecycle.

The role acts as the primary procurement advisor for complex construction initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of relevant work experience with cross-functional teams required.
• Supply chain category management experience preferred (utility/manufacturing/construction).
• CPSM, CPM, PMP, FMP or similar professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement with contractors, engineering firms, consultants, and service providers.
• Coordinate competitive sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, e-auctions) for construction and professional services.
• Support construction and capital projects with scopes, specifications, and procurement schedules.
• Lead commercial reviews, negotiate pricing, terms, and risk allocations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-23-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Procurement Consultant is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and contracting activities in support of the design and construction or major renovation of service centers, office buildings, other support structures, and other capital improvement projects. This position partners with Project Management, Engineering, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and Business Unit stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, execute competitive sourcing events, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships throughout the project lifecycle. The role serves as the primary procurement advisor for complex construction initiatives, ensuring competitive pricing, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and successful project delivery.

Job Description

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with key contractors, engineering firms, consultants, and service providers.
• Present sourcing strategies, evaluation results, negotiation outcomes, and award recommendations.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and e-auctions for construction, engineering, architectural, and professional services.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with project objectives, budgets, schedules, and business requirements.
• Conduct market assessments and supplier research to identify qualified contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, safety performance, and project experience.
• Develop bid evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and recommendation packages for stakeholder review.

Construction & Capital Project Support

• Collaborate with project teams to develop scopes of work, technical specifications, commercial requirements, and procurement schedules.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings, site visits, supplier communications, and bidder question management.
• Coordinate issuance of addenda and procurement-related project documentation.
• Ensure procurement milestones align with project schedules and construction timelines.

Commercial Evaluation & Negotiations

• Lead commercial reviews of supplier proposals and contractor submissions.
• Analyze pricing, cost structures, alternates, qualifications, exceptions, and commercial risks.
• Identify potential cost exposure resulting from proposal exclusions, assumptions, or contract redlines.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, contract terms, service levels, and risk allocation.
• Collaborate with Legal and project stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.

What We're Looking For

Education and Work requirements are listed below

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; (Or) 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 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.

Other Requirements

• Experience within AIA Standards; design-bid-build and construction manager at risk contracting and delivery methodologies.
• Commercial construction processes and methodologies.
• Construction / Facility Management
• CPSM, CPM, PMP, FMP or similar professional certification.

What You'll Get

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-007

Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.