Strategic Contracts & Sourcing Specialist

American Electric Power (AEP); Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 107 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a skilled procurement professional to lead major, high-dollar contract development efforts. You will act as a subject matter expert for complex spend categories and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and other partners to secure business interests.

You will write complex contract terms, assist negotiations, and support category managers in strategy and deployment, delivering value across SCPFO and business units.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of contract design and structure.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to persuade and build credibility.

Responsabilités

• 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 partners on projects to address issues and improve efficiency.

Connaissances

Contract management

Paralegal work

Supply chain

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Description du poste

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a skilled procurement professional to lead major, high-dollar contract development efforts. You will act as a subject matter expert for complex spend categories and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and other partners to secure business interests.

You will write complex contract terms, assist negotiations, and support category managers in strategy and deployment, delivering value across SCPFO and business units.