Strategic Contracts & Sourcing 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

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.