Strategic Procurement Lead - Complex Construction

aep; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (On-Site) seeks a senior procurement leader focused on construction services and other high-value categories to drive major sourcing initiatives, contract development, negotiations, and commercial strategies with high autonomy.

You will advise Category Managers and stakeholders, collaborating with Legal, Risk, IT, and Supply Chain leadership to balance cost, risk, and long-term value; you will draft contracts, apply pricing models, and align with COE and Service Center.

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 or supply chain is required.
• Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes the summary and details for complex contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
• Writes modifications to existing complex contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary.
• Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals.
• 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 COE, Service Center, and partners on projects to address issues and improve satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Persuasive ability

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

American Electric Power (On-Site) seeks a senior procurement leader focused on construction services and other high-value categories to drive major sourcing initiatives, contract development, negotiations, and commercial strategies with high autonomy.

You will advise Category Managers and stakeholders, collaborating with Legal, Risk, IT, and Supply Chain leadership to balance cost, risk, and long-term value; you will draft contracts, apply pricing models, and align with COE and Service Center.