Job Summary:
Owns sourcing events and supplier relationships, balancing cost, schedule, and risk. 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.
Day-to-Day:
- Lead sourcing events including RFQs/RFPs and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, projects, and business initiatives
- Perform TCO analysis and support supplier selection decisions
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to execute sourcing initiatives
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, contract compliance, and risk mitigation efforts
- Monitor market conditions and provide supplier intelligence to key stakeholders
- Support inventory, supplier allocation, and broader category management strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams throughout sourcing, contracting, and operational activities