Strategic Procurement Analyst/Consultant

American Electric Power; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) Match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Procurement Analyst/Consultant to support sourcing and contracting initiatives and to assist Procurement Consultants, Specialists, and Category Managers. This analytical role covers contract development, spend analytics, risk assessment, and performance metrics.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders, lead or direct moderate sourcing activities, and help evaluate terms, mitigation plans, and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field, or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of relevant work experience with cross-functional teams.
• Supply chain category management experience preferred in utility/manufacturing/construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conduct research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation. Develop and utilize models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis. Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to SCPFO and business partners.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders on projects to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years relevant work experience

4 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Maximo

Cognos

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Procurement Analyst/Consultant to support sourcing and contracting initiatives and to assist Procurement Consultants, Specialists, and Category Managers. This analytical role covers contract development, spend analytics, risk assessment, and performance metrics.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders, lead or direct moderate sourcing activities, and help evaluate terms, mitigation plans, and supplier performance