Senior Procurement Category Lead

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Long-Term Incentive Plan

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead high-spend sourcing projects and drive significant savings. You will guide strategy, manage supplier relationships, and report progress to leadership across business units.

Required are a business degree and 6+ years in supply chain with strong negotiation, analytics, and SRM experience. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
• MBA or purchasing certification preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of supply chain experience with advanced negotiations.
• Ability to analyze data, benchmark, and drive cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-driven sourcing activities for high-spend categories.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve corporate savings goals.
• Build relationships with Business Unit customers and suppliers.
• Report progress to leadership and champion new initiatives.

Skills

Advanced negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Analytical thinking

SRM (supplier relationship management)

Market intelligence

Excel proficiency

Negotiation with suppliers

Change management

Communication skills

Ariba suite knowledge

E-procurement tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or Purchasing certification (preferred)

Tools

Ariba

MS Office Suite

E-procurement tools

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead high-spend sourcing projects and drive significant savings. You will guide strategy, manage supplier relationships, and report progress to leadership across business units.

Required are a business degree and 6+ years in supply chain with strong negotiation, analytics, and SRM experience. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package and annual bonus.