Technology Sourcing & Contracts Leader

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Columbus, OH is seeking a Category Manager-Technology to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for enterprise software and tech services. You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to drive investments, value, and risk mitigation in alignment with architecture and cybersecurity goals.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education paths, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience with technology and professional service suppliers.
• Partner with business/tech leaders to anticipate demand and manage technology investments.
• Experience with supplier governance, category planning and risk management.
• Experience managing IT and OT category across a large multi-state organization.
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management of software, SaaS, digital solutions, and technology services.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate and negotiate technology investments.
• Drive value, mitigate risk, and align with architecture, cybersecurity, and financial objectives.
• Develop strategies with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Business Units to achieve savings.
• Report progress to Business Unit leadership and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Technology procurement

SaaS & software licensing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Category planning

IT/OT category management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AEP in Columbus, OH is seeking a Category Manager-Technology to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for enterprise software and tech services. You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to drive investments, value, and risk mitigation in alignment with architecture and cybersecurity goals.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education paths, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.