Procurement Specialist

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking an experienced professional to lead major, high-dollar contract development and negotiations. You will write complex non-standard contracts, coordinate with Legal, and guide category managers and procurement professionals on sourcing strategies for complex spend.

Responsibilities include contract design, modifications, and advising on pricing models, TCO, and performance criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field is required; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria, and other components.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to be persuasive and build credibility.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the Supply Chain COE, Service Center, and business partners on projects to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-11-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryWorks 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 DescriptionWhat 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 desiredExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliersAbility to be persuasive and build credibility desiredWhat 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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation 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. 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