Project Procurement Analyst/Consultant/Specialist

AEP Service Corporation; Beech (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Project Procurement Analyst to coordinate purchase requisitions for capital projects, ensuring timely submission to sourcing teams and alignment with standards and policies. The role supports the broader procurement organization.

The position requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and corporate services to select materials and services, manage lead times, and optimize total cost of ownership for project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Alternate requirement: High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement, sourcing, and contract terms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of purchase requisitions with project teams.
• Guide adherence to standards and procurement policies.
• Issue RFIs and RFQs and create material/service requisitions.
• Assist in selecting materials and services with cross-functional teams.
• Track lead times, delivery details, and expediting activities.
• Escalate material demand issues to meet SLAs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Excel

PowerBI

Maximo

Cognos

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Project Procurement Analyst is responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination of goods and services procurement for assigned projects within the capital project portfolio. This role ensures that project purchasing requisitions are accurately developed and submitted to sourcing teams in a timely manner. The position also provides support to the broader Project Procurement organization.

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Position Levels

Project Procurement Analyst (Salary Grade 6)
Project Procurement Consultant (Salary Grade 7)
Project Procurement Specialist (Salary Grade 8)

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact with project teams for developing purchase requisition execution requirements.
• Provide guidance to project teams on the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures established by AEP Corporation and regulatory entities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to issue Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote (RFQ), and create requisitions for materials and services.
• Assist engineering, operations, and corporate services in selecting materials and services, keeping them informed of relevant new developments.
• Coordinate the use of material, equipment, and service specifications for inclusion in purchase orders.
• Gather data and conduct analysis to determine demand for materials and services, ensuring timely procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to AEP.
• Ensure all project-related material and service requisitions are routed to the appropriate supply chain sourcing teams for fulfillment.
• Escalate project material and service demand issues as needed to support supply chain service level agreements with the project organization.
• Ensure material supply and contracting plans account for appropriate lead times and delivery details to support effective tracking of project requirements, logistics, and expediting activities.
• Identify and anticipate schedule delays or changes and assess potential cost, schedule, and resource impacts.

What We’re Looking For

Project Procurement Analyst (Salary Grade 6)

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study. (Or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 2 years’ of relevant work experience.
• (Or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years’ of relevant work experience.

Project Procurement Consultant (Salary Grade 7)

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study and 2 years of relevant work experience.
• (Or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 4 years’ of relevant work experience.
• (Or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 years’ of relevant work experience.

Project Procurement Specialist (Salary Grade 8)

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• (Or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 6 years’ of relevant work experience.
• (Or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 8 years’ of relevant work experience.

Additional Expectations

• 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.
• Understanding of procurement/strategic sourcing, project controls, accounts payable, work management and financial systems applications (e.g., SAP/Ariba) is 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 and a basic understanding of contract terms and conditions preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with data analytics – able to take problems and utilize data to help solve.
• Experience with PowerBI, Microsoft, Cognos, Maximo Communications skills – experience communicating to internal and external stakeholders or leadership.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes or utility experience.
• Ability to develop basic and complex reporting based on job level.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and variable workflows.
• Self-starter – willing to make improvements and learn independently when needed.

What You’ll Get

• Project Procurement Analyst (Salary Grade 6) Expected Salary Range: $80,000.00-$90,000.00/Yr. (USD)
• Project Procurement Consultant (Salary Grade 7) Expected Salary Range: $92,000.00-$102,000.00/Yr. (USD)
• Project Procurement Specialist (Salary Grade 8) Expected Salary Range: $105,000.00-$115,000.00/Yr. (USD)
• Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00

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.

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