Senior Manager

American Electric Power

. Act as lead for assigned procurement projects, programs, and sourcing categories .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $136,539 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and advanced negotiation skills to achieve significant cost savings and enhance category performance. Proficient in utilizing analytical tools and e-procurement systems to drive procurement strategies and foster collaboration across business units.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementAdvanced Negotiation SkillsCost Reduction StrategiesSupply Chain Experience

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Hard Skills

Strategic Sourcing AgreementsCost and Financial ModelingMarket IntelligenceBenchmarkingCategory Performance MeasurementAnalytical SkillsFinancial Benefit QuantificationE-Procurement ToolsExcel ProficiencyMS Office Suite

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingRelationship ManagementPersuasive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Ariba SuiteAutomated Technology Systems

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply ChainSupplier SegmentationMarket EconomicsCost StructureChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead for assigned procurement projects, programs, and sourcing categories
Oversee projects and sourcing categories across sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier relationship management, supplier development, and strategy development and execution
Achieve annual savings targets of $5 million to $20 million
Manage categories with annual material and services spend of $100 million to $700 million
Develop, negotiate, execute, and maintain strategic sourcing agreements
Identify cost reduction opportunities and capture total cost of ownership savings by aggregating sourcing volumes
Manage project-driven sourcing activities for high-spend, high-impact, and complex categories across multiple business-unit stakeholders
Develop and implement strategies to achieve corporate savings goals
Establish relationships and collaborate with business-unit customers and suppliers
Interface with business-unit leadership to report progress toward goals
Champion initiatives supporting shared business objectives and business-unit needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field of study
6+ years supply chain experience
Advanced negotiations and ability to execute complex business transactions
Strong analytical, teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal management and external suppliers
Ability to prioritize and coordinate activities
Expert knowledge of supply base, market economics, supply base cost structure, supply base trends, and supplier segmentation
Expert knowledge of market forces shaping customers’ business context
Ability to conduct independent market intelligence and leverage personal network
Experience identifying and utilizing supply levers to drive category performance
Ability to conduct benchmarking and measure category performance across cost, quality, risk, innovation, and operating processes
Expert analytical and technical negotiation skills
Ability to use automated technology systems for category strategies and SRM activities
Experience using e-procurement tools
Ability to quantify financial benefits
Experience developing complex cost and financial models
Highly proficient with Excel and MS Office Suite
Experience with Ariba suite of tools is a plus
Change Management and Relationship Management
Ability to draw strategic insight from analysis and present insights effectively
Independent self-starter able to motivate others
Track record of identifying root causes and proactively resolving problems
Success facilitating complex issues and partnering cross-functionally
Ability to lead teams in a matrixed organization
Ability to strengthen relationships with key business partners and executives
Compelling and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to present to all organizational levels, including senior executive management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus
401(k) Match
Long-Term Incentive Plan
AEP Pension
Comprehensive Benefits Package