Strategic Enterprise Procurement Leader

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a senior Purchasing Manager to lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies, supplier performance, and risk management across multiple business units. You will mentor analysts, drive strategic sourcing, and negotiate high-stakes contracts to support corporate objectives.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations, guiding governance and continuous improvement while shaping supplier relationships and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and enterprise negotiations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional results.
• Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise level leadership for highly complex, high value purchasing activities across multiple business units.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for purchasing strategy, supplier performance issues, and contract negotiations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business unit and senior leadership on purchasing strategy and market conditions.
• Lead development and execution of enterprise sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Drive complex negotiations with pricing, terms, risk allocation, and performance commitments.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, Finance, Engineering and Operations to align on contracts and strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Ariba

Celonis

Agiloft

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a senior Purchasing Manager to lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies, supplier performance, and risk management across multiple business units. You will mentor analysts, drive strategic sourcing, and negotiate high-stakes contracts to support corporate objectives.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations, guiding governance and continuous improvement while shaping supplier relationships and risk controls.