Procurement Consultant at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Associate degree in business administration or relevant supply chain operations discipline and two years of supply chain operations, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience; OR if no degree, five years of supply chain related experience, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience
At least one-year supervisory experience as a Stores Supervisor is preferred
Good working knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Company pertaining to the receiving, issuing, and storing of materials
Ability and knowledge to work effectively with other departments of the Company
Demonstrated ability to supervise employees; coordinate their work and receive, interpret, and provide direction
Ability to lead in a manner which obtains effective work results
Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience
In addition to any experience required above, 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required
Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers

Responsibilities

Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements
Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly
Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices
Assists Category Managers with category strategy development
Leverages market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g. RFXs)
Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events
Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event
Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations
Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations
Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies
Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies
Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements
Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs
Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value