Procurement Analyst

Job Posting End Date

02-24-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material and equipment needs supporting business unit functions. Understands key business interests of AEP and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal. Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives. Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies. Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Update demand forecasts after engineering releases or schedule changes.
• Build and/or maintain Power BI/Excel dashboards and send weekly status to project leads.
• Maintain and analyze materials data - clean, validate and reconcile BOMs, item master, cost, lead times, and supplier attributes.
• Cost & spend analysis - track material spend, identify cost variance drivers, and support sourcing opportunities and costreduction initiatives.
• KPI reporting & dashboards - build and maintain reports/dashboards (forecast accuracy, ontime delivery, other supplier performance).
• Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
• Crossfunctional collaboration - work with procurement, planners, engineering, project managers, and finance to align material plans with projects and budgets.
• Continuous improvement - identify data/process gaps, recommend and implement improvements (template updates, controls, automation).

What we're looking for:

Procurement Analyst SG6

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field;
• OR 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience:

• In customer service and/or procurement helpful

In addition:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers

In addition:

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, comfortable with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytics, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred
• 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 on operational, strategic, and financial issues.

Where you'll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.

What you'll get:

Procurement Analyst SG6 ($74,551-$93,188)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$74K- $93K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.