Procurement Specialist

AEP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP's Columbus procurement team seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to lead complex sourcing and contract development events. You will act as a SME for assigned categories, draft terms, pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation with Legal and risk teams.

The role partners with Category Managers to shape strategies and ensure outcomes that align with business goals. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant procurement experience, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain is required.
• Industry experience in utility, manufacturing, or construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and risk mitigations.
• Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary.
• Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals.
• Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development.
• Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend.
• Collaborates with Service Center and COE to align services with category strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Procurement SpecialistApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 11, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19388**Job Posting End Date**10-11-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Works autonomously in leading major, high-dollar, complex sourcing or contract development events. Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned categories of large or complex spend, custom requirements, or that support emerging or evolving programs or needs across or within the business units. Serves as a consultant to Category Managers, business units and Procurement Professionals in assigned categories on sourcing or contract development and formation. Writes the business deal and works with representatives of AEP legal, risk, safety, and other areas to secure AEP business interests. Individual shall have the skills to effectively engage business unit leadership and Supply Chain Procurement and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) leadership to accomplish procurement goals.**Job Description****What You'll Do:*** Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.* Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary.* Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals, as needed.* Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development.* Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend.* Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.* Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.**What We're Looking For:** Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field is required; OR 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 4 years of relevant work experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain experience is required. Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria, and other components.* 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* Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired **What You'll Get:**In addition to 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:**SP20-008**Compensation Range:**$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The 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.