Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a senior contracts professional to lead complex sourcing events and draft high-value contracts. The role acts as SME for assigned categories, advises Category Managers and procurement professionals, and collaborates with Legal, risk, and safety to secure business interests.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. You'll work with SCPFO leadership to align contract development with category strategies and partner with business

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 is required.
• Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
• Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired.

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 center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field

4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a senior contracts professional to lead complex sourcing events and draft high-value contracts. The role acts as SME for assigned categories, advises Category Managers and procurement professionals, and collaborates with Legal, risk, and safety to secure business interests.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. You'll work with SCPFO leadership to align contract development with category strategies and partner with business